Hong kong: Hong Kong on Sunday recorded its hottest day since meteorological records began in 1884, state media reported. The temperature reached 36.9C (98.4F) by 3.30 pm local time (0730GMT), highlighting an unprecedented climatic event.

According to Anadolu Agency, Beijing-based Xinhua News reported that the Hong Kong Observatory attributed the extreme heat to subsiding air on the periphery of Typhoon Dolphin. This natural phenomenon has pushed temperatures to record levels, with the city's residents experiencing sweltering conditions.

The observatory has indicated that the hot weather is expected to persist for the next couple of days, with some areas potentially seeing temperatures exceed 37C (98.6F). This forecast suggests that relief from the heat may not be immediate, posing potential challenges for the city's infrastructure and public health systems.

Typhoon Dolphin, which is influencing the current weather conditions in Hong Kong, made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Sunday afternoon. The interaction between the typhoon and local weather patterns appears to be a significant driver of the temperature surge observed in Hong Kong.