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Tropical Cyclone Ragasa situation report (4)
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     The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9 at 1.40am today (September 24). It replaced the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal.
      
     As at 1am, the Home Affairs Department opened 49 temporary shelters in various districts and 711 people sought refuge at the shelters.
          
     Regarding reports of fallen trees, the Government's 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department received five and 10 reports respectively as at 1am.
      
     In addition, as at 1am, the Civil Engineering and Development Department received one report of landslide. No report of flooding has been received so far.
          
     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 1am, five people (three males and two females) were injured during the typhoon period. They received medical treatments at the Accident and Emergency departments of public hospitals.
     
 
Ends/Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 1:52
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