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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
9 a.m.
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 : 0.0
Intensity of UV radiation : low According to the present assessment, the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal will at least remain in force until 11 a.m. There is severe rainstorm in Lantau Island and Central and Western District. It may cause serious flooding. Members of the public should stay on high alert and take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding. Hourly rainfall is expected to exceed or has exceeded 100 mm in the above regions.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. Drivers should beware that there are likely to be serious road flooding and traffic congestion. 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. Violent gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour or above may continue to affect Hong Kong. Members of public should seek safe shelter immediately. Please be reminded that:The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 has been issued.The Black Rainstorm Warning Signal has been issued.The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 10:30 a.m. today. Frequent severe 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 Hang24 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling27 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan24 degrees ;
Tai Po26 degrees ;
Sha Tin25 degrees ;
Tuen Mun25 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O24 degrees ;
Sai Kung26 degrees ;
Cheung Chau23 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok25 degrees ;
Tsing Yi24 degrees ;
Shek Kong25 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon24 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley24 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park25 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan24 degrees ;
Kowloon City24 degrees ;
Happy Valley25 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin25 degrees ;
Stanley24 degrees ;
Kwun Tong24 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po24 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park25 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park25 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk25 degrees .
Between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m., lightning was detected over all regions. The rainfall recorded in various regions were:
Central & Western District47 to 100 mm;
Sha Tin4 to 30 mm;
Southern District33 to 74 mm;
Sai Kung3 to 42 mm;
Sham Shui Po25 to 47 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong23 to 25 mm;
Islands District23 to 123 mm;
Wan Chai22 to 39 mm;
Kwai Tsing20 to 33 mm;
Kowloon City18 to 25 mm;
Kwun Tong15 to 22 mm;
Wong Tai Sin12 to 31 mm;
Eastern District11 to 20 mm;
Tuen Mun10 to 81 mm;
Tsuen Wan10 to 45 mm;
North District0 to 4 mm;
Yuen Long0 to 24 mm;
Tai Po0 to 19 mm.
Between midnight and 9 a.m. the minimum temperature was 24.4 degrees Celsius at the Hong Kong Observatory.Here is the information on Tropical Storm Podul at 9 a.m.:
Location: 24.7 degrees north, 114.8 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 75 km/h.
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 7, Weeks 26 - 30 (June 22 – July 26, 2025)
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