Tropical storm "Mulan" is affecting Hong Kong. The Observatory has issued Typhoon No. 3, which will remain at least until 6:00 am tomorrow (Wednesday, 10th). Strong winds are generally blowing in Hong Kong, but it is affected by showers and there are strong gusts. Offshore waters and High winds blow from time to time.
The Observatory also reminded that tomorrow will be an astronomical spring tide, and the storm surge caused by Mulan may cause flooding in low-lying areas tomorrow morning. The public should be vigilant and take precautions against wind and flooding as soon as possible.
The area near the Lei Yue Mun Rest Garden in Sanjia Village, Lei Yue Mun, was flooded to the level of the foot in the middle of the night. Some workers built a temporary road above the water wall so that the villagers could avoid getting their legs wet.
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The management office of Xinghua Village, which is almost always the most windy when the wind blows, notified residents today, reminding them to pay attention to weather changes and take indoor windproof measures.
Residents are advised to take the following wind protection measures, including:
- Bring the objects placed on the balcony back into the house, and ensure that the drainage channels are clear
- Fasten all the objects that are easily knocked down by the wind
- Lock
the doors and windows - Move furniture and valuables away from the windows
- Do not stand close to the windows
- Residents should stay in a safe place and should not go out or near the seawall to avoid danger and accidents
- pay attention to the latest news on typhoons or severe weather on radio and TV so that appropriate actions can be taken in due course
Partial suspension of lifts at Xinghua Village Lower Village Building after Typhoon Signal No. 8
The Management Office of Xinghua Village stated that due to the strong winds and gusts of the typhoon, the Management Office installed water barriers (outside the lobby, one exit for the seawall) in the lower village buildings (Blocks 22, 23 and 40-50) facing the seawall. If the No. 8 typhoon is hoisted, the lower village lobby will suspend and raise 2 lifts, and only the No. 2 fire lift will be reserved for normal use; when the No. 9 typhoon signal is hoisted, the lower village lobby will be suspended and raised. Raise 3 lifts; Residents are advised to stay in a safe place and should not go out or go to places near the seawall to avoid danger and accidents.
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Lei Yue Mun Rest Garden flooded to the foot
The reporter arrived at Sanjia Village in Leiyumen at about 10 p.m. The area near the Leiyumen Rest Garden was flooded to the point where it exceeded the foot. Some workers built a temporary road above the water, so that the villagers could avoid getting their legs wet.
Some workers said that construction had already begun this morning to deal with the storm.
The scene of Liyumen was deserted at night. Except for the above-mentioned location, there was no flooding or strong wind blowing in other places, and there were no special waterproofing facilities outside the houses and shops.
Mulan typhoon | The No. 3 typhoon has been facing the wind and the rain, and the swells and winds are fierce. The Mulan typhoon may be caused by the low monsoon. The Observatory expects that the No. 8 typhoon will blow off the coast on Wednesday. The strong wind and rain will continue for the 9th.
Latest | Typhoon Signal No. 3 maintains flooding in Lei Yue Mun until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday