​The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 5.20pm today (October 12).

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 24 temporary shelters in various districts and 105 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 8pm, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received nine reports of fallen trees. No reports of landslide or flooding have been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 7pm, a man sought medical treatment at a public hospital during the typhoon period.

Ends/Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:34

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