Typhoon Saola situation report (5)

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     The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal by the Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No.9 at 6.20pm today (September 1).

     The Home Affairs Department has opened 39 temporary shelters in various districts as at 6pm today and 331 people have sought refuge at the shelters so far.

     As at 6pm today, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received 29 reports of fallen tree. The Drainage Services Department has received seven confirmed flooding cases. No report of landslide has been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 5.40pm today, three men have been injured during the typhoon period and sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of public hospitals.

Ends/Friday, September 1, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:52

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