### [2026-08-9](/feed/2026/08/9/index.md)

##### Hong Kong Observatory
# The Hong Kong Observatory records 36.9 C in the city, the highest temperature since records began in 1884. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Malay Mail](https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/08/09/so-hot-hong-kong-weather-observatory-posts-record-high-temperature/230729)

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