The meteorological observatory of the Hong Kong Weather Information Center was established

The idea of ​​setting up a meteorological observatory in Hong Kong was first proposed by the Royal Society in 1879. The Royal Society believes that Hong Kong's geographical location is very good and "is an ideal location for studying meteorology, especially typhoons." In fact, as Hong Kong's population gradually increased at that time, the damage caused by the typhoon had attracted widespread public attention. The Hong Kong government also welcomed the Royal Society's recommendations. After detailed discussion and research, the Royal Society's recommendations were finally accepted in 1882. With the arrival of the first Astronomy Department (i.e. the first Director of the Observatory), Dr. Doberck, in the summer of 1883, the Hong Kong Observatory was founded in the same year. The observatory's early work included meteorological observations, geomagnetic observations, time reporting based on astronomical observations and the issuance of tropical cyclone warnings. These valuable services were so valued that it was awarded the title of Royal Observatory by King George V in 1912. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong's sovereignty returned to China, and the department was renamed the Hong Kong Observatory. It has been more than a century since the Observatory was established. The department's operation model and service scope have continued to keep pace with the times to meet the expectations and needs of modern society. During this period, the Observatory continued to introduce advanced technologies to coordinate business development.