Tropical storm “Compasses” hits Hong Kong twice in 4 days with “Typhoon Signal No. 8” hitting a record-News-Science Net

Tropical storm “Compasses” hits Hong Kong twice in 4 days, and “Typhoon Signal No. 8” hits a record

China News ServiceHongkongOctober 12th (Reporter Han Xingtong)HongkongThe Observatory was affected by tropical storm “Lion Rock” on the 9thHongkongThe No. 8 southeast gale or storm signal (commonly known as Typhoon Signal No. 8) was issued, and the No. 8 northeast gale or storm signal was issued on the 12th due to the severe tropical storm “Compasses”. This isHongkongFor the first time since records, the No. 8 typhoon signal was issued twice in 4 days.

Shortly after tropical storm “Lion Rock” left Hong Kong, another severe tropical storm “Compass” approachedHongkong，HongkongThe Observatory issued the Northeast Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 at 5:20 pm.HongkongThe director of the observatory, Zheng Chuming, said that “Lion Rock” and “Compasses” are “autumn stations”. South China is affected by the northeast monsoon. When tropical cyclones are in the South China Sea, the combined effect of the two will increase the wind force.

HongkongThe observatory stated that the “compasses” assembled at 6 pmHongkongIt is about 460 kilometers south-southeast, and is expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, towards Hainan Island.According to the current forecast path, the “compass” will be the closest in the early morning of the 13thHongkong,existHongkongPassing within about 400 kilometers to the south. Typhoon Signal No. 8 will be maintained at least until sunrise on the 13th.

On the eve of Typhoon Signal No. 8, many private companies and public organizations responded to the SAR government’s appeal to allow employees to leave work and return home early. The reporter observed that the road traffic was gradually busy at about 3:30 in the afternoon, and traffic arteries such as the Eastern Harbour Crossing and the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel were once blocked.

In a shopping mall in Tseung Kwan O, some engineers are inspecting the ceiling corner by corner to ensure that there will be no leakage in the storm. The supermarkets in the shopping malls are crowded with people shopping for food, and many people in the neighboring markets take advantage of the typhoon signal No. 8 to “sweep” goods.

HongkongVarious departments of the SAR government also responded quickly. The Marine Department issued a broadcast of wind protection measures; the Home Affairs Department set up a 24-hour emergency hotline for public enquiries, through the district councils and districts.Committee memberMeeting, rural affairsCommittee memberThe meeting and other regional organizations remind residents to take measures to prevent wind and water and open temporary shelters at the same time; the Education Bureau announced the closure of all schools in Hong Kong; the Department of Health notified community vaccination centers, hospital vaccination stations, and Department of Health clinics to close ahead of schedule. (over)

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