Observatory
Coverage of Observatory in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides
Hong Kong will experience 'extremely hot' weather with occasional showers as Typhoon Bavi moves east of Taiwan towards Guangdong, disrupting flights. The Observatory predicts unstable offshore weather and mainly fine but hot conditions in Guangdong from Friday to Sunday due to Bavi's subsiding outer airstream.
- Global rights group raise alarm over alleged intimidation of SERAP amid suits
Global rights groups, including The Observatory, have raised concerns over alleged intimidation of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria amid ongoing legal suits. They urged Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of SERAP staff, a fair appeal process, and to cease harassment against the organization.
- Hong Kong’s northern New Territories hit by heavy rain and flooding
Hong Kong's northern New Territories experienced heavy rainfall and flooding on Wednesday night, prompting the Observatory to issue an amber rainstorm warning at 9pm. The warning indicated rainfall exceeding 30mm per hour with continued heavy rain expected, leading to a flooding alert for the region at 9:45pm. Ta Kwu Ling was identified as one of the hardest-hit areas.