Hong Kong has been virtually shut down after Typhoon Nesat took a more northerly track early on Thursday morning and moved closer to the territory. The Observatory issued the No.8 Gale or Storm Signal at 4:40 a.m.
Gale-force winds and squally showers are expected to effect the territory throughout the morning. Gusts of more than 100 kilometres an hour have been recorded on Cheung Chau.
Two people, including a taxi driver, were injured when scaffolding collapsed on to a taxi on Prince Edward Road East, in San Po Kong. A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a tree in Thomson Road in Wan Chai.
About 50 people had to be evacuated from their flats in Heng Fa Chuen, on Hong Kong Island, after a barge slipped its moorings and crashed into nearby railings.
At 10am the typhoon was about 350 kilometres south-southwest of the territory - and was forecast to move across the northern part of the South China Sea - towards Hainan Island. The Observatory expects the number 8 warning to be in force for most of the morning.
The stock market is closed, as are all schools and kindergartens. Exams have been postponed and so has the date for the submission of application forms for discretionary Primary One places.
Child care, elderly services and day activity centres - including rehabilitation units and sheltered workshops - are closed.
All Ferry services have been suspended. Train services are still running - but to a reduced timetable.
Most bus services have been cancelled - although City Bus and New World First Bus are running B3X, S1, S52 and S56 routes.
Flights may be affected, and travellers have been advised to check with their airlines before heading to the airport.
The Hospital Authority has suspended general out-patient and specialist clinics for the morning.
All courts, tribunals, registries and judicial offices will be closed. The Immigration Department is also closed.
The Home Affairs Department has opened at least 11 temporary shelters for those who wish to seek refuge. |
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