
Typhoon Wipha situation report (7)
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The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the Hurricane Signal No. 10 with the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal at 4.10pm today (July 20).
The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 253 people have sought refuge at the shelters.
As at 4pm today, the Government's 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department received 171 reports and 300 reports of fallen trees respectively, while the Drainage Services Department has received three confirmed flooding cases. In addition, no report of landslide has been received so far.
According to the Hospital Authority, as at 4pm today, 16 males and 10 females 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 16:52
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