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Hong Kong’s famed skyline was enshrouded in dense fog on Sunday, with visibility in some areas dropping to 100 metres or less, the weather forecaster said.
The foggy weather followed a jump in temperatures to as high as 27 degrees Celsius in some areas. But the Hong Kong Observatory warned of a substantial fall later this week to 14 degrees.
At 7pm, the visibility in Sai Wan Ho fell to 100 metres or less, while at Waglan Island it was 200 metres. Visibility in Central, meanwhile, stood at 8km.
Hong Kong’s fog season usually begins in February and lasts until April. When warm, moist maritime air moves over the relatively cool sea surface near the coast, air temperatures gradually fall to the dew point, leading to the formation of fog.
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