The Observatory issued the first typhoon signal No. 8 this year last night (July 1) when Siam Ba hit Hong Kong.
The Hospital Authority stated that as of 0:30 am today (July 2), one citizen was injured during the storm and needed to be treated in the emergency department of a public hospital; and as of 2 am, the government 1823 call center had received 20 collapsed cases. Tree Report; the Home Affairs Department opened a total of 25 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 81 people staying.
Under the storm, there were fallen trees or dangerous signboards in many areas.
At 0:00 in the morning, a signboard canvas measuring about 30 feet by 10 feet on the outer wall of the Mansion Centre, No. 110 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin, was blown off in the wind and rain, and was swaying in mid-air.
The fire department arrived at the call and lifted the ladder to remove it.
Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident.
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The Observatory said that Siamba will pass southwest of Hong Kong this morning, at a distance of about 300 kilometers.
According to the latest forecast path, Siamba will adopt an easterly path than before, and its gale area will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary for a period of time.
The rainbands associated with Siamba will continue to bring heavy showers and violent gusts to Hong Kong from time to time.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until noon.
▼ Leiyumen wind protection measures▼
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▼ On the evening of July 1st, the typhoon on the 8th of Xinghua Village hit the shore with big waves▼
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Siam Ball.
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