HONG KONG, Jan. 1 (Xinhuanet) -- Hong Kong recorded the lowest temperature for the New Year's Day in 43 years.

    At 9 A.M., the Hong Kong Observatory noted that the air temperature was 7 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 44 percent.

    The frost warning has been issued and the cold weather warning is now in force.

    Members of the public are advised to take care to keep warm.

    Local media reported that the cold weather had claimed at leastfive lives.

    Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has opened 11 temporary cold shelters for the needy. Enditem