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Hong Kong has canceled all tropical cyclone warnings as Typhoon Wipha moves away. Transport services, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, are gradually resuming operations. Over 30 people were injured in Guangdong due to heavy rainstorms triggered by the typhoon. Authorities remain on alert for further rainstorms and coastal risks.

Key Points: Hong Kong Cancels Typhoon Wipha Alerts as Transport Resumes

  • Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reopens after typhoon
  • 120 flights arrived during storm disruptions
  • 33 injured in Guangdong rainstorms
  • Hainan faces strong winds and heavy rainfall
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Hong Kong cancels tropical cyclone alarms as typhoon Wipha leaves

Hong Kong lifts cyclone warnings as Typhoon Wipha departs, with transport services resuming and 33 injured reported amid heavy rainstorms.

"The Hong Kong Observatory forecast rainstorms and big waves on Monday in the wake of the typhoon. – Xinhua News Agency"

Hong Kong, July 21

The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday morning cancelled all warning signals for tropical cyclones as Wipha, the sixth typhoon of this year, left the city.

Transportation services are resuming in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong link road of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reopened to all vehicles from midnight on Monday, said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.

Airport Authority Hong Kong said the three runways and all apron facilities at the Hong Kong International Airport are functioning well. Many flights were rescheduled on Sunday due to the typhoon. From 8:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. On Monday, a total of 120 flights arrived and 114 departed.

The Hong Kong Observatory forecast rainstorms and big waves on Monday in the wake of the typhoon and alerted residents to stay vigilant and stay away from the coasts, Xinhua news agency reported.

By 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, when Wipha made a second landfall near Hailing Island in Yangjiang, 33 residents had received treatment at public hospitals for injuries caused by rainstorms, local data showed.

The landfall happened at around 8:15 p.m. as a strong tropical storm, after first landing at around 5:50 p.m. near Haiyan Town of Jiangmen City in Guangdong.

According to the Hainan Meteorological Service, Typhoon Wipha intensified from a tropical storm to a strong tropical storm in the early hours of Saturday. At 8 a.m., its centre was located in the northeastern part of the South China Sea, approximately 930 kilometres east of Wenchang City of Hainan.

Due to its impact, most sea areas and land regions in Hainan experienced rainstorms and strong winds.

Additionally, Guangdong maintained specialised rescue vessels and helicopters, along with high-power tugboats and cleanup vessels on standby.

- IANS

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Priya S
The article mentions 33 injured - hope they recover soon. Typhoons are becoming more frequent due to climate change. We need global cooperation to address this, not just local solutions.
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Aman W
Impressive how quickly they reopened the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge! In India, even minor rains cause traffic chaos for days. Our infrastructure needs serious upgrades to handle extreme weather.
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Sarah B
While the response seems good, I wonder about the preparedness in poorer neighborhoods. Often disaster management focuses on business districts while slum areas suffer the most. Any reports on that?
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Vikram M
The airport handling 234 flights during typhoon conditions is remarkable! ✈️ Hong Kong truly is a global aviation hub. Mumbai and Delhi airports should study their operational protocols.
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Nisha Z
They mention rescue vessels on standby - this is crucial. During Chennai floods, we saw how lack of preparedness costs lives. Every coastal city needs such emergency protocols, especially with rising sea levels.

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