Hong Kong has experienced six consecutive 'hot nights,' matching its May record, as an intense heatwave continues. A new record will be set if the minimum temperature remains above 28°C for a seventh night.

Hong Kong has recorded six consecutive “hot nights”, tying the longest such streak for May, as an intense heatwave grips the city. The Hong Kong Observatory said the minimum temperature at its headquarters had stayed at or above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) for six straight days through Thursday night, equalling the previous May record set between May 16 and 21, 2021. Another hot night would extend the streak to seven days and set a new May record. The weather forecaster defines a hot...