PRESS WEATHER NO. 129 - COLD WEATHER WARNING
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COLD WEATHER WARNING

THE COLD WEATHER WARNING IS NOW IN FORCE.

 

COLD WEATHER IS EXPECTED IN HONG KONG TODAY AND TOMORROW.
 
AS HONG KONG IS BEING AFFECTED BY A COLD WINTER MONSOON,
PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO PUT ON WARM CLOTHES AND TO AVOID
ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER. YOU MUST
ALSO ENSURE ADEQUATE INDOOR VENTILATION.
 
IF YOU MUST GO OUT, PLEASE AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
WINTRY WINDS.
 
IF YOU KNOW OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH CHRONIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS STAYING ALONE, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THEM
OCCASIONALLY TO CHECK IF THEY NEED ANY ASSISTANCE.
 
MAKE SURE HEATERS ARE SAFE BEFORE USE, AND PLACE THEM AWAY
FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT LIGHT FIRES INDOORS AS A
MEANS TO KEEP WARM.
 
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH AIR IN YOUR
ROOM WHEN YOU ARE USING AN OLD-TYPE GAS WATER HEATER.


DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 16:20 HKT ON 28.12.2016

Ends/Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:20

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