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Since the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal has issued at 5.55 pm today (September 14), most public transport, except the Mass Transit Railway, have been suspended their services.
Peak tram have suspended services at 7pm while tram and most buses have their services suspended at 9pm.
At the Hong Kong International Airport, incoming and outgoing flights remain normal.
The Home Affairs Department has opened 28 temporary shelters. As at 8 pm, 118 people have sought refuge at these shelters.
As at 9pm, the Highways Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department have received one case of fallen trees in Princess Margaret Road.
No report of flooding and landslide has been received.
Ends/Monday, September 14, 2009
Issued at HKT 21:35
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