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Chief Executive John Lee chaired the first meeting of the “Chief Executive Counter-terrorism (CT) Steering Group” today. Several topics were discussed at the meeting. These included the work of groups under the Three-tier Prevention Framework, the global and local terrorism threat landscape, and the overall strategy and direction of the Government's CT work. Mr Lee requested that relevant bureaus and departments conduct a large-scale interdepartmental CT exercise in late August, simulating responses to terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure in Hong Kong, with a view to further enhancing the Government's CT preparedness and response capabilities. He said that while Hong Kong is generally safe and stable, the global terrorism situation remains complex, adding that Hong Kong may face both local and global threats in the terrorism landscape. The Government's overall CT work must therefore be strengthened. “This large-scale CT drill will effectively enhance CT awareness and the co-ordination capability of different bureaus and departments in responding to various forms of terrorist attacks.” To strengthen CT preparedness, the CE's 2024 Policy Address announced the establishment of the Three-tier Prevention Framework. This comprises the steering group, which formulates CT policies, as the first tier; the Secretary for Security Counter-terrorism Co-ordinating Group, which co-ordinates bureaus’ and departments’ work on CT matters, as the second tier; and, as the third tier, seven interdepartmental working groups whose remit includes following up on specific matters and carrying out CT work. The steer group is led by the Chief Executive, with the Chief Secretary, the Financial Secretary and the Secretary for Justice serving as deputy chairmen. Its membership includes representatives from the Security Bureau, the Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau, the Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Customs & Excise Department, the Fire Services Department, the Correctional Services Department and the Government Flying Service.
At
noon
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 25 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 93 per cent
During the past hour
the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park : 0.1
Intensity of UV radiation : low Special Landslip Advisory: Rain has been particularly heavy in Southern District; and may cause landslides. Pay special attention to landslide risk and stay away from slopes. If landslide occurs nearby, leave immediately and call the Police under safe conditions. Please be reminded that:The Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal has been issued.The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 1:30 p.m. today. Squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory25 degrees ;
King's Park24 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang25 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling24 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan24 degrees ;
Tai Po25 degrees ;
Sha Tin24 degrees ;
Tuen Mun24 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O24 degrees ;
Sai Kung25 degrees ;
Cheung Chau24 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok26 degrees ;
Tsing Yi25 degrees ;
Shek Kong24 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon23 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley24 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park24 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan24 degrees ;
Kowloon City24 degrees ;
Happy Valley25 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin25 degrees ;
Stanley24 degrees ;
Kwun Tong24 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po25 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park25 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park25 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk24 degrees .
Between 10:45 and 11:45 a.m., lightning was detected over all regions. The rainfall recorded in various regions were:
Tsuen Wan9 to 21 mm;
Sham Shui Po9 to 10 mm;
Yuen Long7 to 24 mm;
Sha Tin7 to 12 mm;
Wong Tai Sin6 to 7 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong5 to 7 mm;
Tuen Mun5 to 23 mm;
Kowloon City4 to 8 mm;
Kwun Tong4 to 6 mm;
Central & Western District4 to 5 mm;
Tai Po4 to 25 mm;
Wan Chai3 to 4 mm;
Eastern District2 to 5 mm;
Sai Kung2 to 5 mm;
Southern District2 to 5 mm;
Kwai Tsing10 to 22 mm;
Islands District1 to 18 mm;
North District0 to 26 mm.
75.3 millimetres of rainfall were recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory between midnight last night and midday today.Here is the information on Tropical Storm Podul at noon:
Location: 25.0 degrees north, 114.2 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 65 km/h.
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 7, Weeks 26 - 30 (June 22 – July 26, 2025)
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