Hong Kong on Sunday experienced the hottest day in March since record keeping began in 1884.

The observatory said it recorded a temperature of 31.5 degree Celsius at its headquarters at 3pm.

It said a southerly air stream was affecting the coastal areas of Guangdong.

Weather forecasters said the hot weather would remain before temperatures drop slightly on Wednesday.
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Last updated: 2024-03-24 HKT 15:39