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Tropical Cyclone Ragasa situation report (16)
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     The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory this afternoon (September 24) remains in force.

     As at 4pm, the Home Affairs Department opened 50 temporary shelters in various districts and 885 people sought refuge at the shelters.
                  
     Regarding reports of fallen trees, the Government's 1823 Call Centre, the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department received 498 reports, 393 reports and five reports respectively as at 5pm.
              
     In addition, as at 5pm, the Civil Engineering and Development Department received four reports of landslides while the Drainage Services Department received 19 reports of flooding.
                  
     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 5pm, 90 people (53 males and 37 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 17:51
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