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Super Typhoon Saola

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"Typhoon Saola Threatens Hong Kong and Macau, Prompting Shutdowns and Alerts"
natural-disasters3 years ago

"Typhoon Saola Threatens Hong Kong and Macau, Prompting Shutdowns and Alerts"

Hong Kong has raised its alert level to the second-highest as Super Typhoon Saola approaches China's southern coast with wind speeds of 220km per hour (135mph). The Hong Kong Observatory has warned the public to stay indoors, find safe shelter, and avoid coastal areas due to the possibility of serious flooding and storm surges. China's National Meteorological Centre issued a red alert and over 100,000 people have been relocated in eastern China's Fujian province. Several Chinese cities delayed the start of the school year, and transportation has been disrupted with thousands of flights and trains cancelled. Saola passed south of Taiwan and is expected to make landfall in coastal areas stretching from Huilai to Hong Kong.

Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Hong Kong: Stock Trading Halted and Precautions Urged
weather3 years ago

Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Hong Kong: Stock Trading Halted and Precautions Urged

Hong Kong's stock market will close as Super Typhoon Saola approaches the city, with heavy rain and gales expected. Trading in stocks and futures will be suspended under the stock exchange's rules on extreme-weather events. This is the second time trading has been halted this year due to inclement weather. The Hang Seng Index has already experienced a significant drop in August due to concerns about China's economic slump. Hong Kong's schools and kindergartens will also be closed on Friday.

Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Philippines and Taiwan
natural-disasters3 years ago

Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Philippines and Taiwan

Super Typhoon Saola has intensified and is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to the northern provinces of the Philippines, including important rice and corn growing areas. The provinces of Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos, and the Cordillera region are at risk of flooding and landslides. Saola is also expected to affect provinces on the main Luzon island and the capital, Manila, over the next three days. The typhoon is forecasted to turn north and make landfall over southern Taiwan later in the week.