Event Brief
Calls to close Hong Kong pools during thunderstorms
Filed: Jun 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: After a lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool, experts urged mandatory outdoor venue closures in thundery weather.
WHO: Experts interviewed by the South China Morning Post
WHAT: Experts called for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather and stronger lightning protection measures.
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: A lightning strike hit a swimming pool while a thunderstorm warning was in force, and experts said lightning protection systems are not foolproof and water is highly conductive.
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