The Higos Tropical Storm has passed from Hong Kong. Since 13.20:19, Wednesday (8/2020/9), the Hong Kong Observatory has lowered all storm signals. Previously, this storm warning reached number XNUMX.
Life in Hong Kong has gradually returned to normal. Workers were seen rushing to get back to work, and some government services resumed, after the observatory earlier lowered the storm warning signal number 8 to signal No.3 at 11:10 am.
The MTR said it would gradually improve services to handle the crowds of passengers, with additional staff being deployed at various stations. Likewise, bus and ferry operators will gradually resume normal services.
Hong Kong was spared major damage during the storm. A large sign came off and slammed into the window of a low-rise apartment on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai. However, no one was hurt.
"There were no reports of landslides, but by 11 a.m., the authorities had received reports of about 50 trees falling, and two reports of flooding," wrote Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK).
The Interior Ministry said that during the storm 103 people took refuge in 25 temporary shelters (shelters) that were opening across Hong Kong. According to the Hospital Authority, at 11 a.m., seven people were recorded seeking treatment at a public hospital for hurricane-related problems. the Education Bureau said school campuses would be closed on Wednesday for safety reasons. [DDHKNews]
