Hong Kong closes schools and transportation to escape Typhoon Koinu

Hong Kong issues its third highest storm warning. Schools and some transportation services are closed. This is because Typhoon Koinu brought heavy rain and gusty winds as it moved near Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Weather Observatory issued a warning today of strong winds and heavy rain. At the time the typhoon was moving towards the mouth of the Pearl River. and is within 100 kilometers south of Hong Kong. It is expected to move closer to a radius of 70 kilometers tonight. People are asked to avoid going to low-lying areas because of the danger from storm surge or storm surge.

The observatory issued a T8 warning, the highest of which is level 3, and is used when the storm has maximum sustained winds of 117 kilometers per hour. Typhoon Koinu currently has maximum sustained winds of 145 kilometers per hour near the center.

School, child care center Freight terminals, ports and buses announced they will suspend service today. Meanwhile, Hong Kong International Airport announced the cancellation of more than 30 flights.

Hong Kong recently issued a T10 warning symbol, the highest level. When Typhoon Saola approached in early September, Although it did not directly make landfall, it was the strongest storm in five years. And a week later, Hong Kong experienced the heaviest rain in nearly 140 years, flooding subway stations. mall and a landslide occurred.

Source: Thai News Agency