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Tropical Cyclone Ragasa roundup
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     As Tropical Cyclone Ragasa is moving away from Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 8.20pm today (September 24). It replaced the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal at 1.20pm today.

     As at 8pm today, the Home Affairs Department has opened 50 temporary shelters in various districts and 905 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 8pm today, the Government's 1823 Call Centre, the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department received 718 reports, 498 reports and eight reports of fallen trees respectively, while the Drainage Services Department has received 22 confirmed flooding cases. In addition, the Civil Engineering and Development Department received four reports of landslides.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 8pm today, 59 males and 42 females have been injured during the typhoon period and received medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency department of public hospitals.
 
Ends/Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:51
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