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Hong Kong and Shenzhen officials today held a task force meeting with regard to the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points. The meeting, held in Shenzhen, was attended by a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation led by Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung, and a Shenzhen Municipal Government delegation led by Shenzhen Vice Mayor Luo Huanghao. The two parties discussed the planning and development of land boundary control points (BCPs), including the redevelopment of BCPs in Huanggang and Sha Tau Kok, and the transfer of the Man Kam To BCP food control function. Mr Tang remarked that Hong Kong-Shenzhen BCPs are key transportation hubs in the Greater Bay Area and serve as vital channels for economic exchange. He added that professional planning and efficient management can bring residents and enterprises in both regions more convenience. He also expressed gratitude to Shenzhen for arranging a visit to the Huanggang port tower, and said he was pleased to learn that the new Huanggang Port redevelopment project is progressing smoothly. He highlighted that Hong Kong lawmakers voiced their support for the project when it was presented to the Legislative Council Panel on Security last month. Concluding the meeting, the Hong Kong security chief said he will continue to work on ensuring the BCP projects’ smooth implementation, and to adjust strategies where necessary in order to address challenges, realise the modernisation of control points and meet citizens’ needs. Other Hong Kong officials attending the meeting included representatives from the Transport & Logistics Bureau, the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, the Environment & Ecology Bureau, the Customs & Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department, the Architectural Services Department and the Transport Department.
At
noon
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 31 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 67 per cent
During the past hour
the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park : 9
Intensity of UV radiation : very high A broad area of low pressure is bringing unsettled weather to the central and northern parts of the South China Sea, and is located within 800 kilometres of Hong Kong. According to the present forecast, the area of low pressure will move north in the general direction of the vicinity of Hainan Island and the coast of western Guangdong and may develop. Under the combined effect of the area of low pressure and the ridge of high pressure over southeastern China, local winds will strengthen. Depending on the local wind change, the Observatory will consider issuing the Strong Monsoon Signal. If the area of low pressure develops into a tropical cyclone, depending on its intensity and distance from Hong Kong, the Observatory will assess the need for issuing the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal earliest around midnight tonight (16 August).
Rainbands associated with the area of low pressure have affected the coastal waters of Guangdong. With it moving northwards, squally showers will begin to affect the territory tomorrow (17 August), and showers will increase gradually later. Seas will be rough. Those engaging in water sports should be aware of the danger posed by rough seas. Showers will be heavy at times with squalls on Monday (18 August) and Tuesday (19 August). Members of the public should take note of the latest weather information and warning bulletins issued by the Observatory and take note of the road conditions before departing. Hot weather might cause adverse health effects. The public should stay on the alert and drink more water. The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory31 degrees ;
King's Park31 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang32 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling32 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan33 degrees ;
Tai Po32 degrees ;
Sha Tin32 degrees ;
Tuen Mun32 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O31 degrees ;
Sai Kung31 degrees ;
Cheung Chau31 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok32 degrees ;
Tsing Yi32 degrees ;
Shek Kong32 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon29 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley32 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park30 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan29 degrees ;
Kowloon City32 degrees ;
Happy Valley32 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin31 degrees ;
Stanley31 degrees ;
Kwun Tong30 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park30 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park33 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk30 degrees .
No rainfall was recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory between midnight last night and midday today.
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 7, Weeks 26 - 30 (June 22 – July 26, 2025)
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