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Typhoon Yagi situation report (6)

     The No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 6.20pm yesterday (September 5) remains in force.

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 30 temporary shelters in various districts and 263 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 8am today (September 6), the Fire Services Department, the Government’s 1823 Call Centre and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department received 36 reports, 10 reports and two reports of fallen trees respectively. The Drainage Services Department received one confirmed case of flooding. No report of landslide has been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 8am today, three people, including two men and one woman, sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals during the typhoon period. read more

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Temporary closure of Hong Kong Wetland Park

TV/Radio Announcers please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is now in force, the Hong Kong Wetland Park is closed. The Park will re-open two hours after the signal is lowered. The Park will remain closed today if the signal No. 8 or above remains hoisted at 2pm. Any person or organisation who has paid a deposit for visiting today can contact the Park’s ticket office for refund arrangements or to change the visit date. read more

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