Hong Kong has experienced unseasonably high temperatures this October, with local thermometers frequently exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. According to Professor Amos Tai Pui-kuen from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, this climatic anomaly results from a convergence of factors, including the influence of a super typhoon, the El Niño phenomenon, and the broader impact of global warming. Experts suggest that these elevated temperatures are not merely a temporary spike but indicate a trend that could lead to a warmer-than-average winter season. The combination of regional weather patterns and long-term environmental shifts is disrupting traditional seasonal transitions in the city. As atmospheric conditions continue to evolve under these pressures, residents are advised to prepare for a lack of significant cooling in the coming months, as the typical arrival of winter chill may be delayed or diminished.
Source : South China Morning Post
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