A man struggles with an umbrella while walking against strong wind as Typhoon Nida hits Hong Kong, China August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Typhoon Nida swept through Hong Kong on Tuesday, shutting down most of the financial hub and disrupting hundreds of flights with gale-force winds, while low-lying areas were put on flood alert.
Hong Kong's first major typhoon this year brought gusts of more than 100 km per hour (62 mph) and prompted authorities to issue an amber warning, signifying heavy rain, at 5.20 a.m. Hong Kong time (2120 GMT).
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