Hong Kong is preparing for the impact of the upcoming tropical cyclone, which has already resulted in aerospace disruption and is expected to bring heavy floods and strong winds.
The Observatory on Saturday released warning No. 3 typhoid, when Cyclone Wipha intensified and moved towards Pearl River Delta.
Impact on airport operations
International Airport in Hong Kong faced several abolitions of more than 146 incoming flights and on Sunday more than 134 outgoing years, reported southern China Morning Post.
In addition, at least 14 incoming flights and eight outgoing routes scheduled for Saturdays were also canceled.
Wing Yeung Tat-Wing, Director of the Provision of the Airport Office, warned that land transport to the airport AZ Airport will be affected under 8 signals and will be completely suspended if a higher warning is issued.
Also read | IMD releases red alerts for keral, predicts heavy rains within July 24
“The arrival of passengers will have to wait patiently in the terminal until the weather has been released and the ground transport has gradually resumed before they can leave the airport,” he said.
To help the stuck passengers, the airport deploys more than 1,000 employees to work overnight from Saturday, informing more than 10 restaurants and comfort shops, the press agency reported.
A temporary rest with 500 chairs and mobile charging stations and passengers will also be set up to receive supplies such as bottled water, snacks and blankets.
Airlines give up ticket changes
Hong Kong flag carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, announced that all flights to be planned to the city or departure from the city between 5:00 and 18:00 on Sunday would either be delayed or canceled.
“We will organize measures to ensure that all customers are reserved for alternative flights,” he said, adding that passengers would be announced by SMS or e -mail on alternative measures.
Also read | Red Warning for Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala as Delhi-NCR Brogre for More Drrusi
Cathay Pacific also joined HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines and announced that they would give up fees for changing tickets for the affected passengers.
Preparing for the upcoming Typhoon
The Observatory predicts that the maximum permanent wind speed of Wipha near its center will reach 130 km/hour on Sunday, warning of floods in low -lying coastal areas, South Morning Mail reported.
The tropical cyclone has already stimulated the suspension of selected ferry services, with the last Bay Discovery boat from Mui Wo departure to 14:00.
Also read | Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous to disturb their tour
As part of the preparation, a meeting of the management committee for inter-departmental manipulation of typhoon was convened on Friday on Friday, chaired by Eric Chan Kwok-Ki, Prime Minister, to prepare for Wiph’s approach.
The Education Office also announced that Sunday classes would be suspended at all schools, the press agency said.
Shoppers supply basic
Wet Market sellers all over Hong Kong enjoyed an increase in business because shoppers are supplied with fresh meals in front of the typhoon.
Some employees and retailer owners on the Sai Wan market told him the post that they had seen an increase in sales and were to be closed on Sunday because of the expected bad weather.
While shoppers bought more, most of them avoided excessive purchases of fresh foods such as meat and vegetables, because in the summer they were used to the city season of typhoon.
(Tagstotranslate) tropical cyclone
