From Hong Kong's hottest day on record to temperatures approaching 40°C in Shenzhen, the typhoon's outer circulation sent temperatures soaring over the weekend. At the same time, severe weather closer to Dolphin's path disrupted flights and train journeys connecting the PRD with eastern China. Hong Kong Records Its Hottest Day EverOn Sunday, August 9, Hong Kong recorded its highest temperature since records began in 1884, with the Hong Kong Observatory reaching 36.9°C. Screenshot via Hong Kong ObservatoryAnd the heat isn't over yet. [Cover image of Hong Kong via Pexels]