
HKFP | K Lam
International NGO Greenpeace has criticised the 2026 Hong Kong budget for lacking “people-centred climate initiatives,” as the city battles extreme weather. Meanwhile, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) has urged more support for low-income families. Above: Hong Kong recorded the hottest day of the year on June 9, 2025, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 34.3 degrees Celsius.