Hong Kong facing very hot weather under influence of approaching Typhoon Haikui, low chance of upgrading T1 alert
- Observatory says path of coming storm still uncertain and No 1 signal will remain in force for most of Monday
- Hong Kong leader John Lee has revealed that a joint emergency plan is being formulated with the Greater Bay Area
The Observatory has warned of very hot weather this week with temperatures hitting 31 degrees Celsius (87.8 Fahrenheit) or more under the effects of approaching Typhoon Haikui, while Hong Kong’s leader has revealed a joint emergency plan is being formulated with the Greater Bay Area.
Authorities on Monday said Hong Kong was back to normal following the weekend battering by Super Typhoon Saola, having been confronted by around 3,700 fallen trees, two mudslides, 21 flooding incidents and about 40 cases involving structures such as scaffolding, signs and windows as of Sunday.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he had for the first time authorised a “government-wide mobilisation” led by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau after Saola moved away from the city.
“Around 100 personnel from various departments have been mobilised to form emergency teams. Over the past two days, they have provided support and carried out post-disaster work in multiple districts,” Lee said.
Separately, he told a forum that Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area, such as Macau and Shenzhen, did not suffer major damage from Saola because of proper contingency plans and effective communication.
Lee said the government was formulating a new Greater Bay Area emergency response operational plan that aimed to enhance the ability to handle urgent matters together with neighbouring cities.
The Observatory said the No 1 signal, issued at 4.40am on Monday, would remain in force for most of the day, marking the second storm to threaten the city in less than a week.
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Downed trees and flooding as Super Typhoon Saola passes through Hong Kong