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Written by: Li Fuyuan
2020-08-19 00:52
Last update date: 2020-08-19 05:18The Macao Meteorological Bureau issued the No. 8 northeast typhoon warning at about 11:30 pm on Tuesday (18th). It is expected to remain until Wednesday (19th) morning. The probability of changing to No. 9 typhoon signal is moderate to high. Hygos assembled about 50 kilometers south of Macau at 2:30 in the morning, generally towards the west of the Pearl River Estuary. The game also changed the No. 9 typhoon signal at 2:30 in the morning, and then changed the No. 10 typhoon signal at 5 in the morning.
The Zhuhai City Government’s Flood Control, Drought, and Wind Prevention Headquarters stated that the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be closed from 0 am today to ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property.
It is expected that there will be severe flooding or power outages this morning
The Meteorological Bureau predicts that the typhoon "Hygoss" will continue to intensify and move to the northwest at a faster rate, generally towards the coast of Zhuhai to Maoming. As the moving path of "Hygoss" is closer to Macau than expected, the wind will be wind from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. It will increase significantly with squally showers and thunderstorms.
The authorities have also issued an orange storm surge warning at about 8:30 pm on Tuesday evening. It is expected that low-lying areas will be severely flooded from 5 am to 12 noon on Wednesday. The height of the flooding ranges from 1 to 1.5 meters, and it is warned to be affected by flooding. Depending on the situation, the power supply facilities within the area will be closed, and the power supply will be suspended, and residents must be prepared for power outages.
The authorities also urge the public to complete wind and water-proof measures as soon as possible and pay close attention to the latest weather news. The Macau government has now opened 17 safe-haven centers across Australia. People with limited mobility or special assistance can go to the meeting point and take a special bus to the safe-haven centers.
Macau, like Hong Kong, was attacked by Hygos, and typhoon signals No. 8 and No. 9 were issued one after another. (Photo from the website of Macao Meteorological Bureau)
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