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Extreme Heat Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 38 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (12 events)
- Largest recent event exposed 7,546,000 people
- History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Hong Kong (2025-09-11) — 7,577,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Hong Kong is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Hong Kong Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Hong Kong
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 1, 2025 — WARNING
7,546,000 people exposed; $1,179,901M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 10, 2025 — WARNING
7,577,000 people exposed; $1,179,901M capital exposed
Extreme heat - Hong Kong
July 22, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 26, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 2, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Earthquake Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Taipei, Taiwan
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Manila, Philippines
Score: 5/10
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