Typhoons are a regular summer occurrence in Hong Kong and some have caused huge loss of life. These are the worst. Our subtropical island paradise doesn't escape extreme weather.

Dec 27, 2024 · Explore Hong Kong’s tragic history of natural disasters, from deadly landslides and flash floods to shark attacks and explosions, all of which have shaped the city’s safety...

Jul 29, 2019 · Natural Disasters Common in Hong Kong. Back. Tropical cyclone; Flooding; Thunderstorm and Lightning

Mar 1, 2022 · Hong Kong is particularly vulnerable to landslides because of its hilly topographical setting – 60% of land in the city is mountainous – and very dense population. Most landslides here occur...

In the evening of 7 September 2023, a heavy rainstorm struck the territory of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta area, including parts of Guangdong, China and Macau. The record rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides in the cities, four dead and dozens injured.

Feb 21, 2025 · From 7 to 8 September 2023, Hong Kong is hit by a century's heavy rain, which caused widespread landslides. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning signal at 11:05 pm on 7 September 2023.

Hong Kong is considered a megacity and faces high risks from natural hazards such as heavy rainfall, storm surges, and tropical cyclones. These events often trigger floods and landslides and could cause critical damage to the city.

Hong Kong tops Asia’s ranks as the city with the highest natural disasters risk, according to the recently released inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from ARCADIS, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

Although tropical cyclones can bring torrential rain, flooding and landslides, Hong Kong has learned to protect, recover and rebuild. A comprehensive warning system relayed through the media keeps the public informed. If the danger increases, emergency services agencies are quick to …

Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities. In recent