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Langka Typhoon. Live | Kowloon City Market Directly Hits Merchants: Business is Average

2020-10-13T04:51:46.623Z


The tropical cyclone Nangka gathered about 440 kilometers south of Hong Kong at 2 am, the closest to Hong Kong, and passed within 500 kilometers south of Hong Kong. In the past few hours, the wave card has intensified. Coupled with the combined influence of the northeast monsoon, the Observatory issued the second typhoon signal No. 8 this year at 5:40 in the morning. It is expected to be maintained during most of the day today. This afternoon Before 4 o'clock, the chance of re-sending the No. 3 strong wind signal is low. At the same time, the rain belts related to Langka are moving northward and will affect the Pearl River estuary after noon. The Observatory also pointed out that the high-altitude anticyclone will intensify later this week, the rain along the coast of Guangdong will weaken and the sky will improve. It is expected that another tropical cyclone will enter and traverse the central part of the South China Sea near the weekend and will intensify.


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Written by: Ni Qingjiang, Zhang Jiamin, McCain

2020-10-13 02:37

Last update date: 2020-10-13 12:46

The tropical cyclone Nangka gathered about 440 kilometers south of Hong Kong at 2 am, the closest to Hong Kong, and passed within 500 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

In the past few hours, the wave card has intensified. Coupled with the combined influence of the northeast monsoon, the Observatory issued the second typhoon signal No. 8 this year at 5:40 in the morning. It is expected to be maintained during most of the day today. This afternoon Before 4 o'clock, the chance of re-sending the No. 3 strong wind signal is low.

At the same time, the rain belts related to Langka are moving northward and will affect the Pearl River estuary after noon.

The Observatory also pointed out that the high-altitude anticyclone will intensify later this week, the rain along the coast of Guangdong will weaken and the sky will improve.

It is expected that another tropical cyclone will enter and traverse the central part of the South China Sea near the weekend and will intensify.

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[12:44] According to shops in the market in Kowloon City, the wind has significantly reduced the flow of people in the market and the business has been average.

Mrs. Leung, the owner of a chicken stall in the market, said that today's business is normal. On the contrary, many people visited the market yesterday to buy food. The business volume last night was relatively good.

Liang Tai pointed out that today's delivery and transportation costs are relatively high, but the price of meat has not been increased. "Because the restaurant will be delivered for a while, the restaurant will be opened. I hope that after a while, business will return more!" She continued. In the past, there was not a lot of crowds in the Kowloon City Market of Typhoon Signal No. 8. She said that the impact today is not too great.

[12:39] The Macao Geophysical and Meteorological Bureau stated that it is expected that Typhoon Signal No. 8 will be maintained during the day, and that there is a high possibility that Typhoon Signal No. 3 will be hoisted from the evening to the evening.

[11:47] The Observatory said that at 12 noon, the tropical storm Nangka gathered about 490 kilometers south-southwest of Hong Kong, that is, near 18.5 degrees north latitude and 111.7 degrees east longitude. It is expected to move west or west-northwest at a speed of approximately 22 kilometers, moved to the Hainan Island area, and gradually increased.

In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Waglan Island, Tate's Cairn and Green Island were 83, 66 and 64 kilometers per hour respectively, and the highest gusts exceeded 93, 93 and 78 kilometers per hour respectively.

The Observatory also stated that the rainbands associated with Nangka are moving northward and will affect the Pearl River Estuary after noon.

[10:48] The Observatory stated that under the combined influence of Nangka and the northeast monsoon, the offshore waters and highlands of Hong Kong are being affected by gales. The wind in southern Hong Kong is relatively strong; The wind direction will gradually change from northeast to east to southeast. The originally sheltered area may become windy, and Nangka will also bring squally showers to the coast of Guangdong.

It is expected that Hong Kong will still be threatened by strong winds for a period of time. The chance of re-issued the strong wind signal No. 3 before 4 pm today is low.

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【08:20】Macau Hengqin Port will be suspended from 8:40.

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[07:30] The Macao Geophysical and Meteorological Bureau also issued the No. 8 northeast typhoon signal. It is expected that the No. 8 northeast typhoon signal will be maintained in the morning.

The continuous wind speed in Macau is currently or predicted to reach 63 km/h to 117 km/h, and wind gusts can reach approximately 180 km/h.

[07:16] The Hong Kong Housing Authority announced that today’s “Sale of Green Form Home Ownership Scheme Units 2019” will be cancelled.

The building selection session originally scheduled from today to 19th needs to be postponed.

The revised selection date will be announced on the "Green Land 2019" website as soon as possible. Applicants affected can also call the Housing Authority sales hotline 2712 8000 for enquiries.

[07:10] The Department of Health announced that all the Department of Health clinics will be closed except for the methadone clinics that will be open according to normal service hours.

People receiving methadone treatment can go to a methadone clinic to take methadone.

[07:00] The Department of Health announced that the 13 designated chest and dermatology clinics collection points for deep throat saliva samples to be tested for the 2019 coronavirus will be temporarily closed.

The Legislative Council Secretariat announced that the Public Complaints Office will suspend its services; the public services of the complex, including the Legislative Council Library and the Legislative Council Archives, will also be suspended.

When tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above is cancelled, all services will resume normal in two hours.

If tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above is cancelled at 3 pm or later, all services will be suspended throughout the day.

[06:30] The Food and Health Bureau announced that as tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is now in effect, it is located at Harbour Road Sports Centre in Wan Chai District, Shek Lei Community Hall in Kwai Tsing District, Kai Tak Community Hall in Kowloon City District and Henry Leong Yau Ma Tei in Yau Tsim Mong District The four temporary testing centers in the community center will be temporarily closed.

The Transport Department stated that the 11 temporary distribution/collection centers that were scheduled to be set up throughout the territory today to distribute COVID-19 test kits and sample bottles to taxi and public light bus drivers will be temporarily suspended.

If the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 is lowered before 2 pm, the distribution/collection centers will reopen within about two hours after the signal is lowered; if the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 is still in force at 2 pm, all distribution / The collection center will not be open today.

The Housing Department announced that the "Express Public Housing Allocation Scheme" originally scheduled for this morning will be cancelled.

Invited applicants can refer to the information on "Tropical Cyclone / Rainstorm Warning" in the "Notice of Selected Flats" issued by the Housing Department or visit the Housing Authority's website for the relevant arrangements.

At 6 o'clock in the morning, the Hong Kong Observatory issued Typhoon Signal No. 8, and tropical storm Nangka gathered about 450 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

(Photo of the Observatory)

[06:00] The Observatory refers to the highest continuous wind speeds recorded at Waglan Island, Cheung Chau Beach and Green Island in the past hour at 74, 59 and 48 kilometers per hour, and the highest gusts exceeded 87, 72 and 63 kilometers per hour respectively. .

[05:40] The Observatory issued the Northeast Gale or Storm Signal No. 8, which is expected to be maintained for most of the day today. The average wind speed in Hong Kong is 63 kilometers per hour or above.

The adjacent waters of Hong Kong blow east to northeast winds of magnitude 8 to 9, with frequent squally heavy showers and thunderstorms, and the sea has very large waves to huge waves.

At 5 a.m., tropical storm Nangka gathered about 450 kilometers south of Hong Kong. The highest continuous wind speed near its center was about 85 kilometers per hour. It is expected to move west or west-northwest at a speed of about 22 kilometers per hour, roughly moving towards Hainan Island. , And gradually increase.

[05:15] The Education Bureau announced that as the Observatory announced that the tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is expected to be issued at or before 6 am, all day schools will be closed today.

[05:00] The Macao Geophysical and Meteorological Bureau announced that the No. 8 northeast typhoon signal will be re-issued at 7:30, predicting that the wind force in Macao will increase.

At 5 o'clock, Langka gathered about 420 kilometers south of Macau, generally tending to Hainan Island. The possibility of changing to No. 9 typhoon signal is low.

As the wind on the bridge occasionally reaches strong winds and gusts, the authorities urge motorists to pay attention to driving safety. Motorcyclists are advised to use the Sai Wan Bridge motorcycle lane for round trips.

[04:50] The Observatory said that the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal will be re-issued, and the wind will be strong in the southern part of Hong Kong.

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[04:19] MTR said that as the Observatory announced that it would change the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal at a later time, MTR will adjust train services from the first train. Passengers are urged to refer to the train schedule to plan their journey early. Every 10 minutes, every 20 minutes from Tiujingling Station to Kangcheng Station, every 20 minutes from Disney Line, and 30 minutes from Airport Express.

The MTR pointed out that services will continue even during Gale or Storm Signal No. 8. However, once the wind becomes stronger, services on open road sections, including MTR trains and Light Rail, may be suspended without prior notice.

MTR maintenance personnel will also check the track conditions to ensure safe driving.

If the track condition is found to be unsuitable for driving, the relevant train service will be suspended.

If the Observatory issues a tropical cyclone warning signal of No. 9 gale or storm or higher, for safety reasons, all MTR trains and light rail services on open road sections will be immediately suspended.

The open-air section includes all the East Rail Line, Airport Express Line, Disney Line, and Tsuen Wan Line from Tsuen Wan Station to Lai King Station, Kwun Tong Line from Choi Hung Station to Tiu Keng Ling Station, and Hong Kong Island Line from Heng Fa Village Station to Chai Wan Station , Tung Chung Line from Kowloon Station to Tung Chung Station, South Island Line from Admiralty Station to Lei Tung Station, West Rail Line from Tsuen Wan West Station to Tuen Mun Station and Tuen Ma Line Phase I Diamond Hill Station to Wu Kai Sha Station;


As for the underground sections, limited service is maintained.

[04:13] KMB and Long Win announced that as the Observatory has announced that Typhoon Signal No. 8 will be re-issued before 6 am today, the overnight route will remain until the last train, but all daytime routes will be suspended until further notice.

Long Win Bus S1, S64, S64C, S64P, S64X and S65 will maintain limited services.

[03:40] The Observatory stated that it is expected to issue the No. 8 tropical cyclone warning signal at or before 6 am today.

Although Nangka is gradually moving away from Hong Kong, under the combined influence of it and the northeast monsoon, it is expected that the wind in Hong Kong will increase further, and the wind will be stronger in the southern part of Hong Kong.

↓↓Major weather stations predict the movement path of Langka↓↓

[03:15] At 3 o'clock in the morning, tropical storm Nangka gathered about 450 kilometers south of Hong Kong and is expected to move west or west-northwest.

The ferry service of the New Ferry Crosswater Ferry will be suspended from 6 am today until further notice.

At the same time, due to the rapidly changing weather and sea conditions, for the safety of passengers, other routes of the new ferry may need to be fully suspended within a short period of time after the change or the change of the No. 8 typhoon signal.

[02:00] The Observatory said that at 2 am, the tropical storm Nangka gathered about 440 kilometers south of Hong Kong. It is expected to move west or west-northwest at a speed of about 22 kilometers per hour. It will generally move toward Hainan Island and gradually increase. , Nangka is currently the closest to Hong Kong, passing within 500 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

Nangka is bringing squally showers to the south China coast. Strong winds are generally blowing in the offshore waters and highlands of Hong Kong, with occasional gales.

In the past few hours, Nangka has strengthened. Coupled with the combined influence of the northeast monsoon, it is expected that the local wind will gradually strengthen.

Depending on the local wind conditions, the Observatory will consider changing the No. 8 gale or storm signal before sunrise this morning.

[01:45] In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Waglan Island, Cheung Chau Beach and Green Island were 68, 51 and 49 kilometers per hour respectively, and the highest gusts exceeded 70, 61 and 61 kilometers per hour respectively.

Satellite pictures show that the circulation of tropical cyclone Nangka covers the middle to the north of the South China Sea.

(Photo of China Meteorological Administration or Japan Meteorological Agency)

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