Hong Kong Observatory to hold public talks on "Weather and Everyday Life"
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    The Hong Kong Observatory will conduct talks on "Weather and Everyday Life" in June and July 2008 to foster public understanding of the weather and to promote disaster preparedness.  Topics include the weather elements and systems affecting our everyday lives as well as warnings operated by the observatory.  The schedule is at annex.

    The talks are free and will be conducted in Cantonese.  Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  Reservations will begin tomorrow (June 6) (Tel: 2926 8318).  Those interested can check out the details and download the reservation form at: www.weather.gov.hk/education/edu03course/PublicEd_200806_e.htm

Ends/Thursday, June 5, 2008
Issued at HKT 15:01

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