Typhoon Wipha shows power in Hong Kong

20/7/2025 17:10

Typhoon Wipha passes through Hong Kong with hurricane signal No. 10 issued, bringing severe weather and citywide disruptions.



The Hong Kong Observatory issued the top level warning at 9:20 a.m. local time on Sunday. This means that winds with speeds of 118 km per hour or more are expected.



As at 2 p.m. local time, 363 reports of fallen trees have been received with no report of landslides or flooding so far.



On the streets, some railings were blown askew by strong winds, and some construction scaffolding had collapsed.



Due to the storm, many public services and activities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have been suspended, including the classes of all schools. All welfare services units of the Social Welfare Department are closed.



Land, sea, and air transport have been affected too. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been closed. Hundreds of flights are cancelled or rescheduled, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong.