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| Hazy view of Victoria Park at about 9:30pm tonight - HK Observatory photo |
Storm Signal No 9 hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory at 7pm today remains in force as Typhoon Koinu moves within 70 kilometers of the city.
It is expected to come closest to Hong Kong before
midnight tonight. Before then, T10 may be issued depending on changes in the
local wind conditions.
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As T8 will remain in force at least until 11am
tomorrow, Oct. 9, classes in all schools will be suspended for the whole day to
ensure students’ safety.
In the past hour, the maximum sustained wind
recorded was 103 kilometres per hour at Tate's Cairn, with maximum gusts
exceeding 132 kilometers per hour.
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According to the Hospital Authority, as at 8pm
today, a total of 10 people, comprising five men and five women sought medical
treatment as a result of the typhoon.
The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 29
temporary shelters in various districts where 162 people have sought refuge.
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The Fire Services Department and the Government's 1823
Call Centre received six reports and eight reports of fallen trees respectively,
but no report of landslide or flooding has been received.
According to the Airport Authority, about 90 flights
could be cancelled and another 130 slightly delayed throughout the day.
However, 520 flights had arrived or left Hong Kong earlier without a problem.
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The delays are expected to be light, lasting about
30 minutes each, and passengers are urged to inquire with the airlines
regarding the flight status.
The Airport Express has operated as usual, but the
shuttle bus to and from Tung Chung has been providing limited service. If a
higher signal is hoisted, the services might be suspended.
All schools were closed today, and most offices and
shops were shut after T8 was raised at 12:40pm.
There has been no word yet on whether classes and
businesses will resume as normal tomorrow.
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