The Hong Kong Observatory held a press conference today (March 23) to announce its annual outlook. The Observatory forecasts that this year's typhoon season is likely to occur between June and October, with around 4 to 7 tropical cyclones entering within 500 kilometers of Hong Kong—a figure close to normal.
Observatory Director Chan Pak-wai stated at the press conference that an El Niño event may develop in the second half of the year, and he expects this year's average temperature to be higher than normal. As for annual rainfall, it is forecast to be close to normal, ranging between 2,100 and 2,700 millimeters, though the region may still be affected by heavy rain and localized downpours.
The Observatory also announced the launch of a trial version of a new webpage providing total water level forecasts for the next 12 hours at 14 tide stations across Hong Kong.
Related News:
Comment