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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
6 a.m.
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 29 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 91 per cent
There is severe rainstorm in Southern 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.
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. Violent gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour or above may 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 Red Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 6:35 a.m.The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 8:30 a.m. today. Frequent severe squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory29 degrees ;
King's Park28 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang28 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling29 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan27 degrees ;
Tai Po30 degrees ;
Sha Tin29 degrees ;
Tuen Mun28 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O27 degrees ;
Sai Kung29 degrees ;
Cheung Chau27 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok28 degrees ;
Tsing Yi29 degrees ;
Shek Kong28 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon28 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley28 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park28 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan27 degrees ;
Kowloon City27 degrees ;
Happy Valley29 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin28 degrees ;
Stanley24 degrees ;
Kwun Tong26 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po29 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park27 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park29 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk29 degrees .
Between 4:45 and 5:45 a.m., lightning was detected over all regions. The rainfall recorded in various regions were:
Wan Chai6 to 10 mm;
Kwun Tong3 to 22 mm;
Eastern District18 to 29 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong1 to 6 mm;
Southern District0 to 78 mm;
Wong Tai Sin0 to 5 mm;
Yuen Long0 to 4 mm;
Islands District0 to 33 mm;
Central & Western District0 to 3 mm;
Kowloon City0 to 20 mm;
Sai Kung0 to 20 mm;
North District0 to 1 mm.
Here is the information on Tropical Storm Podul at 6 a.m.:
Location: 24.4 degrees north, 115.7 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 85 km/h.
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 7, Weeks 26 - 30 (June 22 – July 26, 2025)
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