A lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool has prompted calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather and stronger protection measures.One day after the incident on Saturday, experts told the South China Morning Post that extra caution was needed at venues such as swimming pools because water was highly conductive and lightning-protection systems were not foolproof.On Saturday morning, while a thunderstorm warning was in force, lightning struck a diving platform at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, shattering the corner edge and leaving a burn mark, while swimmers were in the water.
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SUN · 2026-06-14 · 14:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0614-84354
NSR-2026-0614-84354News Report·EN·Public Health
Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?
A lightning strike at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool on Saturday morning, while a thunderstorm warning was in effect, has led to calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather. The lightning hit a diving platform, causing damage.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-14 · 14:38 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A lightning strike at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool on Saturday morning, while a thunderstorm warning was in effect, has led to calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather. The lightning hit a diving platform, causing damage. Experts have advised that swimming pools require extra caution due to water's conductivity and the fallibility of lightning-protection systems. These experts spoke to the South China Morning Post, emphasizing the need for stronger protection measures at such locations.
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The lightning strike shattered the corner edge of a diving platform and left a burn mark.
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A lightning strike occurred at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool during a thunderstorm warning.
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There are calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather.
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Lightning-protection systems are not foolproof.
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Experts stated that extra caution is needed at venues like swimming pools because water is highly conductive.
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