HK issues year’s first Typhoon Signal 9


Inclement weather: Rain droplets line a railing along the waterfront of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. — AP

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) hoisted the Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9 in the early hours of Wednesday as winds from typhoon Higos intensified significantly.

The number 9 signal remained in force till 7.40am on Wednesday when it was replaced with Southeast Gale or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8.

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