Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar past 34 degrees

Hong Kong recorded its hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 34.6 degrees Celsius (94.3 Fahrenheit) on Friday. The Hong Kong Observatory noted this was the highest temperature for the Chinese summer solar term 'Grain in Ear' since records began, with specific locations like Yuen Long Park, Tuen Mun, and Wetland Park reporting temperatures above 34 degrees.