Typhoon Wipha batters Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Free Press on MSNIn Pictures: Hong Kong sees floods, flights cancelled as Typhoon Wipha prompts T10 signal
Hong Kong saw floods, cancelled flights and at least 30 people seeking medical attention as storm Wipha prompted a typhoon 10 signal on Sunday.
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Inquirer.net on MSNWipha, formerly Crising, exits PAR and may strengthen into typhoon
Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The Hong Kong Observatory on Friday issued the Amber Rainstorm warning signal at 11.15am as tropical cyclone Wipha edges closer to Hong Kong.
Extremely hot weather is expected to persist due to the outer subsiding air of the tropical cyclone. The Labour Department has reminded employers and employees to take appropriate measures to prevent heat stroke.
Tropical storm Wipha is on course to enter within 800 kilometres of Macau tomorrow, with the signal no.1 alert to be issued.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Standby Signal No 1 at 2:20 am on Saturday, after Tropical Cyclone Wipha moved to within 800 kilometres of Hong
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VnExpress International on MSNStorm Wipha to hit South China Sea, strengthen near northern Vietnam
Storm Wipha is set to enter the East Sea, known internationlly as South China Sea, on July 19, with forecasts warning the storm will intensify as it moves closer to China's coastline.