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Written by: Huang Weilun
2020-08-19 15:05
Last update date: 2020-08-19 15:36Typhoon "Hygos" gradually moved away from Hong Kong. The Observatory issued a strong wind signal No. 3 at 11:10 am today (19th). Many workers returned to work before lunch. Due to the epidemic situation, many workers have switched to working at home. The bus station of the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel has not seen the big snake cakes in the past. Although there are some people, they can successfully board the bus after about 10 to 15 minutes. At the Admiralty MTR station, there are also crowds, but it is obviously less than the usual rush hours for commuting, and the order is generally good.
Some citizens at work said that they left the house 20 minutes earlier than usual and the trains were crowded. They also said that they were mentally prepared to go to work. After every fight, there will always be people who laugh at themselves, "Hong Kong people like to rework." Today's office workers who return to work say "Hong Kong people are more diligent."
Typhoon "Hygoss" brought the first No. 9 gale or storm wind enhancement signal to Hong Kong this year. It was still until 7:40 in the morning when the Hong Kong Observatory changed the number 8 southeast gale or storm. However, the wage earners’ wish of "fake typhoon" did not come true, and the strong wind signal No. 3 was issued again at 11:10 in the morning.
Many employees have changed to work at home. The bus station of the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel has not seen the empty lanes in the past. Although there are a few crowds, passengers can successfully board the bus in about 10 to 15 minutes with the help of the staff and the deployment of bus schedules. . By 2 pm, there were no more people at the bus stop.
On August 19, after typhoon signal No. 3 was issued by the Observatory, citizens lined up at the bus stop of the Cross Harbour Tunnel in Hung Hom to wait for rework. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Mr. Chen confessed to reporters that he was disappointed with the need to rework, "I thought I would not rework today." However, he had no choice but to lower the signal number 8 before noon. He smiled and said that he felt a little hopeful when the typhoon signal No. 8 was still hoisted this morning. It's like a roller coaster.
The gentleman who lives in Mount Mashan near Saigon said that the wind in "Hygos" was strong yesterday, but he expected to go to work today as usual. However, he believes that the observatory’s forecast has changed too quickly. "I call the number three at 11 o’clock, but then it’s noon. I think it’s 12 o’clock. I know it and immediately fall off." This made him lose his budget when he went out. Changed from a minibus to a private car to leave Tai Wai and then to the East Rail exit Hung Hom Station.
Ms. Li, who lives in Tai Po, New Territories, also pointed out that she felt the power of "Hygoss", "It was so noisy all night." This morning because the shuttle bus to the housing estate was not served, it had to go down the road at No. 8 To the train station, but fortunately there was no wind and rain on the way.
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At 11:10 this morning, the observatory changed to typhoon signal No. 3, which meant that office workers had to rush to work. At about 12 noon, the MTR Admiralty Station became more and more crowded, and the platform station towards Tsuen Wan was full of passengers. However, there was an average of 2 to 3 minutes for a train. The flow of people was successfully cleared. One train was enough to pick up all the people. Passengers waiting at the platform.
Outside the gate, many citizens said they rushed to work. Mr. Hong, an office worker, said that from Wong Chuk Hang Station to Admiralty, he left 20 minutes earlier than usual, but the carriages were still more crowded than usual. “It is usually sparse and there are a lot of people today, but it’s all OK.” For the need to go to work, He said that he was not disappointed, and he had already made enough psychological preparations because the observatory had already forecast.
Regarding the statement that "Hong Kong people love reworking", Mr. Luo said with a smile: "Hong Kong people are more diligent". (Photo by Wang Haitu)
A large number of people are waiting to enter the East Rail Station
When the East Rail Station was not open this morning, people were waiting to enter. Regarding the statement that "Hong Kong people love to rework", Mr. Hung said: "Everyone" has its own story, and each has its own background. Someone’s job may require something like this.
Another office worker, Mr. Lo, said that the work process went smoothly. The journey from Tuen Mun to Admiralty took only about 20 minutes longer than usual. The traffic in the carriages was considered to be similar to normal rush hours. He also said that if you pay attention to the typhoon path map published by the Observatory, you will know that Typhoon Signal No. 8 will not be hoisted all day.
Regarding the statement that "Hong Kong people love reworking", Mr. Luo said with a smile: "Hong Kong people are more diligent".
On August 19, all the typhoon signals were removed at 1:20 pm, and many office workers rushed back to the company. (Photo by Luo Guohui)
The Observatory cancelled all tropical cyclone warning signals at 1:20 pm. Most bus routes and MTR services have returned to normal.
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