Typhoon Wipha situation report (1)
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     The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 0.20am today (July 20).

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 190 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 5am today, the Government's 1823 Call Centre received two reports of fallen trees. The Fire Services Department received one report of fallen trees. No report of landslide or flooding has been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, no people have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals so far during the typhoon period.

Ends/Sunday, July 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 6:02

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