People queue up to collect water from a fire hydrant in Macau on August 24, a day after Typhoon Hato left a trail of destruction, with water supplies badly hit. Photo: AFP
People queue up to collect water from a fire hydrant in Macau on August 24, a day after Typhoon Hato left a trail of destruction, with water supplies badly hit. Photo: AFP

Eight routes to better typhoon management in Macau, as Pakhar response reveals crisis lessons learnt from Hato

Sonny Lo calls for proactive action to protect Macau against the kind of devastation left by Typhoon Hato, from an independent power supply to reinforced emergency services and better urban planning

People queue up to collect water from a fire hydrant in Macau on August 24, a day after Typhoon Hato left a trail of destruction, with water supplies badly hit. Photo: AFP
People queue up to collect water from a fire hydrant in Macau on August 24, a day after Typhoon Hato left a trail of destruction, with water supplies badly hit. Photo: AFP
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