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AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Climate
- AsiaOne
Typhoon rains batter Hong Kong before Wipha weakens to severe tropical storm in Guangdong, China News
HONG KONG - Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday (July 20) as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China's Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters. Hong Kong's weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No. 3 strong wind signal at 7.45pm. Just after 4pm, they had lowered the typhoon signal in the Asian financial hub to 8 from the maximum of 10, which had been hoisted for nearly seven hours. "Compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato, which caused much more astonishing destruction, the impact this time was primarily limited to fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding," Eastern District councillor Kenny Yuen told Reuters. He was speaking in front of collapsed bamboo scaffolding that had fallen from a residential compound under renovation in North Point near the city's harbour and been swept onto the road. As the storm passed Hong Kong, more than 110mm of rain fell within three hours and maximum wind gusts had exceeded 167kph at some points. Much of the rain concentrated on the northern region neighbouring the mainland, the city's observatory said. In a statement, the government said 26 people sought treatment in public hospitals during the typhoon, while 253 flocked to its shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. Wipha moved westward and made landfall on the coast of Taishan city in Guangdong at around 5.50pm, and then weakened to a severe tropical storm, China's state-run CCTV reported. Authorities in neighbouring Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, also downgraded the typhoon signal to 8 from 10, warning of flooding in its inner harbour area and urging residents to stay safe, public broadcaster TDM said. Hong Kong's airport authority said 80,000 travellers were hit by the rescheduling of 400 flights forced by the typhoon. Cathay Pacific Airways cancelled all flights with Hong Kong airport between 5am and 6pm on Sunday. It waived ticket-change fees and arranged for rebooking. Most public transport in Hong Kong was suspended, including ferries amid high sea swells. [[nid:720410]]
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Typhoon Wipha wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, strong winds topples trees and destroys scaffolding
Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday (July 20) as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China's Guangdong province. The storm left Hong Kong with fallen trees and damaged scaffolding and forced over 200 people to seek refuge in temporary shelters. Hong Kong's weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No. 3 strong wind signal at 7:45 p.m (11:45GMT). Just after 4 p.m. (0800GMT), the typhoon signal in the Asian financial hub was lowered to 8 from the maximum of 10, which had been hoisted for nearly seven hours. "Compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato, which caused much more astonishing destruction, the impact this time was primarily limited to fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding," Eastern District councillor Kenny Yuen told reporters. Show more Show less
New York Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Rains from Typhoon Wipha batter Hong Kong as it heads for mainland China
HONG KONG – Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China's Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters. 12 Waves are seen near the Victoria Harbor following the Typhoon Wipha, in Hong Kong. AP 12 A man braces himself against strong winds in Central district. AFP via Getty Images 12 Over 200 people have sought refuge at temporary shelters. REUTERS Hong Kong's weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No. 3 strong wind signal at 7:45 p.m. Just after 4 p.m., they had lowered the typhoon signal in the Asian financial hub to 8 from the maximum of 10, which had been hoisted for nearly seven hours. 12 Collapsed bamboo scaffolds of a residential building. REUTERS 12 Just after 4 p.m., they had lowered the typhoon signal in the Asian financial hub to 8 from the maximum of 10, which had been hoisted for nearly seven hours. REUTERS 12 Hong Kong's weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No. 3 strong wind signal at 7:45 p.m. REUTERS 'Compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato, which caused much more astonishing destruction, the impact this time was primarily limited to fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding,' Eastern District councillor Kenny Yuen told Reuters. He was speaking in front of collapsed bamboo scaffolding that had fallen from a residential compound under renovation in North Point near the city's harbour and been swept onto the road. As the storm passed Hong Kong, more than 110 mm (4 inches) of rain fell within three hours and maximum wind gusts had exceeded 167 kph (103 mph) at some points. 12 A man walks in heavy rain in Hong Kong. REUTERS 12 Eastern District councillor Kenny Yuen was speaking in front of collapsed bamboo scaffolding that had fallen from a residential compound under renovation in North Point near the city's harbour and been swept onto the road. REUTERS 12 As the storm passed Hong Kong, more than 110 mm (4 inches) of rain fell within three hours and maximum wind gusts had exceeded 167 kph (103 mph) at some points. REUTERS 12 In a statement, the government said 26 people sought treatment in public hospitals during the typhoon, while 253 flocked to its shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. AP In a statement, the government said 26 people sought treatment in public hospitals during the typhoon, while 253 flocked to its shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. Wipha moved westward and made landfall on the coast of Taishan city in Guangdong at around 5:50 p.m., and then weakened to a severe tropical storm, China's state-run CCTV reported. Authorities in neighbouring Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, also downgraded the typhoon signal to 8 from 10, warning of flooding in its inner harbour area and urging residents to stay safe, public broadcaster TDM said. 12 Two women brace against strong winds during Typhoon Wipha in Hong Kong. REUTERS 12 Wipha moved westward and made landfall on the coast of Taishan city in Guangdong at around 5:50 p.m., and then weakened to a severe tropical storm, China's state-run CCTV reported. AFP via Getty Images Hong Kong's airport authority said 80,000 travellers were hit by the rescheduling of 400 flights forced by the typhoon. Cathay Pacific Airways ( opens new tab cancelled all flights with Hong Kong airport between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. It waived ticket-change fees and arranged for rebooking.
The Star
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
Typhoon Wipha batters Hong Kong as it heads for mainland China; more than 800,000 travellers hit by rescheduling
HONG KONG (Reuters): Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday (July 20) as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China's Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters. Hong Kong's weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No. 3 strong wind signal at 7:45 p.m. Just after 4 p.m., they had lowered the typhoon signal in the Asian financial hub to 8 from the maximum of 10, which had been hoisted for nearly seven hours. "Compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato, which caused much more astonishing destruction, the impact this time was primarily limited to fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding," Eastern District councillor Kenny Yuen told Reuters. About 470 fallen trees were reported in Hong Kong on Sunday (July 20). -- PHOTO: REUTERS He was speaking in front of a collapsed bamboo scaffolding that had fallen from a residential compound under renovation in North Point near the city's harbour and been swept onto the road. As the storm passed Hong Kong, more than 110 mm (4 inches) of rain fell within three hours and maximum wind gusts had exceeded 167 kph (103 mph) at some points. Much of the rain concentrated on the northern region neighbouring the mainland, the city's observatory said. In a statement, the government said 26 people sought treatment in public hospitals during the typhoon, while 253 flocked to its shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. Wipha moved westward and made landfall on the coast of Taishan city in Guangdong at around 5:50 p.m., and then weakened to a severe tropical storm, China's state-run CCTV reported. Just after 4pm on Sunday (July 20), weather authorities lowered the typhoon signal in Hong Kong to 8 from the maximum of 10. -- PHOTO: AFP Authorities in neighbouring Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, also downgraded the typhoon signal to 8 from 10, warning of flooding in its inner harbour area and urging residents to stay safe, public broadcaster TDM said. Hong Kong's airport authority said 80,000 travellers were hit by the rescheduling of 400 flights forced by the typhoon. Cathay Pacific Airways cancelled all flights with Hong Kong airport between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. It waived ticket-change fees and arranged for rebooking. Most public transport in Hong Kong was suspended, including ferries, amid high sea swells. (Reporting by Colleen Howe, Farah Master, Joyce Zhou and Amy Lv; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Clarence Fernandez) - Reuters
RTHK
3 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Heng Fa Chuen residents ready with typhoon precautions
Heng Fa Chuen residents ready with typhoon precautions Many residents that RTHK spoke to said that they are accustomed to severe weather and have already secured their homes. Photo: RTHK Residents of Heng Fa Chuen, a known flooding hotspot during typhoons, are taking precautions ahead of an expected Gale or Storm Signal No 8 on Sunday. Many residents that RTHK spoke to said they are accustomed to severe weather and have already secured their homes. "I'm not worried. I've already gotten used to it," said one resident at the housing estate. "There hasn't been anything serious in the past for me since I am not facing the sea directly. "After Typhoon Mangkhut, we always take precautions against wind and rain. If there's Signal 8 with heavy rain and strong winds, I definitely won't go out." Near the waterfront, a resident, Chan, noted that his building block's ground entrance now has flood barriers. "I'm not afraid. I saw the water level was very high before, but now it's better with the floodgates," he said. "I just have to put tape on the glass windows in my room and it's fine." Chan added that he has stocked up on food but pointed out that many shops in the area stay open despite harsh weather. Some drivers said flood barriers have been installed to safeguard their vehicles and that they had, as of Saturday afternoon, not been notified yet that they needed to relocate their cars.
