The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal by the Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No.9 at 7.20am today (July 20).

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 198 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 8am today, the Government's 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department received two reports and 11 reports of fallen trees respectively. No report of landslide or flooding has been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 8am today, one male has sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department at public hospital during the typhoon period.

Ends/Sunday, July 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 8:44

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