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Hong Kong was spared of major damages as typhoon Dujuan passed by early this morning (September 3), leaving behind patches of rain.

The no. 3 strong wind signal was issued at 1.30 am.

A total of 22 typhoon-related casualties, including 14 males and eight females, was reported since the hoist of typhoon signals. Among them, two men and a woman were admitted to hospitals in stable condition.

Yellow bus service resumed normal at 2 am. New World First Bus will resume some of its overnight route service from 3 am while all its bus service will resume normal in the morning. The Citybus has provided limited service from 2 am. New World First Ferry and New World First Ferry (Macau) will continue to suspend its ferry services until further notice.

During the passage of the typhoon, 75 arrival and 76 departure flights were cancelled, while 59 arrival (including five diverted flights) and 56 departure flights were delayed.

A report of power failure in Yuen Long has been received and 300 households were affected. The CLP Power is following it up and the service is expected to resume normal soon.

A total of 85 cases of fallen trees have been reported. There were two minor landslips at Tai O and Stubbs Road in Wan Chai. Five reports of minor flooding in NT North, Tai Po and Yuen Long were received.

The Buildings Department received 26 emergency calls concerning dangerous signboards, fallen concrete or plaster, as well as fallen glasses. Sixteen cases were attended.

Twenty-seven temporary shelters opened by the Home Affairs Department in various districts have registered 326 users as at 1.30 am.

End/Wednesday, September 3, 2003

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