Hong Kong plagued by haze and smog as new typhoon threat looms

Hongkongers are facing poor air and scorching heat ahead of more wet weather as a new typhoon brewing near the Philippines threatens to come within 400km of the city. On Tuesday the Environmental Protection Department recorded high levels of pollution. Central, Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok registered a “serious” rating – the worst on the air quality health index. Temperatures reached over 35 degrees Celsius in parts of the city, with Tseung Kwan O recording...