Typhoon Nida situation report (1)
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     The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal at 8.40 pm today (August 1).

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 26 temporary shelters in various districts and 155 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     The 1823 Government Call Centre has so far received 1 report of fallen tree.

     On air traffic, the Airport Authority Hong Kong reported that a total of 156 flights have been cancelled as at 10.30pm today.

     The Drainage Services Department has not received any report of flooding so far. No report of landslide has been received.

 

Ends/Monday, August 1, 2016
Issued at HKT 23:41

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