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As of 1 am today (June 25), no major incidents have been reported following the issuing of the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 10.45 pm last night with the approach of Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen.
The No.8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal was replaced by the No.8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal at 12.45 am.
No incident of landslide or flooding was reported so far.
Major land transportation services maintained normal operations. Kowloon Motor Bus and Long Win Bus Company will maintain normal over-night service until further notice. For ferry services, most operators have suspended service from 11.30 pm last night.
Drainage Services Department has issued flooding alert to Sheung Wan shop operators at 10.49 pm last night and deployed an emergency team to monitor the drainage.
The collapse of a glass wall in Tsuen Wan caused minor injuries to three persons.
A scaffolding collapsed at a construction site on Tai Po Road, Sha Tin. No injuries were reported.
Home Affairs Department has opened 21 temporary shelters and up to 1 am, 92 people have sought refuge at the shelters.
Ends/Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Issued at HKT 02:30
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