Mercury to dip to 17 degrees on Tue: Observatory

Get ready for a dramatic drop in temperatures across urban areas, with the mercury forecasted to plunge to 17 degrees Celsius next Tuesday (Nov 18) and further dip to 16 degrees the next day, according to the Observatory.

An intense influx of the northeast monsoon is anticipated to sweep over the coast of southern China early next week, ushering in noticeably cooler and windy conditions. Citizens can also expect one or two light rain patches to develop in the region.

In the New Territories, temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as 14 degrees next Wednesday (Nov 19), with some areas like Ta Kwu Ling potentially reaching a chilly 13 degrees.