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Parts of Hong Kong flood as Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi nears

Observatory says No 1 warning will be in place until 10am on Tuesday, and likelihood of issuing higher signal is ‘relatively low’.

Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory to issue T1 signal as early as 6am on Monday

Super Typhoon Man-Yi weakens as it sweeps through the Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi barrels towards Hong Kong but will weaken as it nears

Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday.

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Hongkongers can expect more rainy conditions next week. Photo: Jonathan Wong

‘Our house will be wrecked’: Philippines prepares for super typhoon onslaught

Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.

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Video | Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated

More than 24,000 people are evacuated from their homes in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall.

Super Typhoon Usagi. Photo: AP

Severe Typhoon Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory warns of flooding next week

Man-yi expected to enter within 800km of the city between Sunday night and Monday morning.

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Editorial | Winners and losers with Hong Kong’s wind of change

While Hong Kong stock exchange for the first time traded normally through a typhoon No 8, the city’s popular horse racing took a hit.

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?

Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961.

Pedestrians walk in Central under the Storm Signal No.8. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong braces for another typhoon next week, after 11-hour T8 warning

Observatory lowers typhoon warning signal to No 1 at 10.20pm, with weather on Friday set to be ‘mainly cloudy with a few showers’.

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High winds at the Heng Fa Chuen Promenade under the No 8 typhoon signal. Photo: Sun Yeung

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Tropical Storm Toraji: Hong Kong issues T8 typhoon warning signal

Classes at all morning and whole-day schools will be suspended on Thursday, government says.

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Cop29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas

He singled out the US, the world’s largest historic carbon emitter, and the EU for particular criticism, accusing them of double standards.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev speaks at the opening ceremony of the United Nations climate change conference Cop9 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Financing for Southeast Asia’s energy transition hangs in balance at Cop29

Leaders at ongoing climate summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.

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The flooded Red River in Hanoi in September, in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi hitting northern Vietnam. Photo: AFP

Fourth typhoon in as many weeks hits Philippines

Editorial | Hong Kong’s typhoon signals send climate change alert

Two warnings to Hong Kong within four days are one good reason to reflect on global warming and why the world is not doing enough.

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Toraji: Hong Kong may raise T3 typhoon signal on Wednesday afternoon

Weather forecaster may upgrade warning signal on Thursday if Severe Tropical Storm Toraji intensifies.

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The Hong Kong Observatory will keep T1 in force until midnight on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam

Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of Severe Storm Toraji

Nearly 700,000 people are still sheltering after their homes were destroyed by tropical cyclones Trami, Kong-rey and Yinxing.

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Warnings for residents in Ventura County in Southern California have been downgraded.

Hong Kong told to brace for another storm, as T1 typhoon signal cancelled

Severe Tropical Storm Toraji expected to enter within 800km between late Monday and early Tuesday, Observatory says.

The forecaster says there will be sunny periods in the next couple of days but the weather will become unsettled by midweek. Photo: Sam Tsang

Thousands call for Valencia government resignation after floods

Citizens in the region have been frustrated by what they say has been the lacklustre response to the disaster.

A demonstraror faces police officers as people protest against the management of the emergency response to the deadly floods in Valencia. Photo: Reuters

Super Typhoon Yinxing: Hong Kong braces for intense rain and strong gusts

No 3 warning expected to remain until 10am on Sunday, with back-to-back storms possible amid arrival of another typhoon next week.

As deadly smog threatens India, Pakistan, experts urge joint climate action

Burning of crop residues and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali have exacerbated the problem, with current measures ineffective, experts say.

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Wildfire near Los Angeles burns dozens of homes, thousands of people told to flee

California governor declares emergency in Ventura County as Mountain Fire ravages more than 130 homes.

Firefighters try to stop a fire in a building while a helicopter drops retardant in Camarillo, California. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong may issue T3 warning as Severe Typhoon Yinxing nears

Annual New World Harbour Race may also be cancelled if No 1 warning signal in force on Sunday morning.

Swimmers take part in the New World Harbour Race last year. The annual race will be cancelled if the No 1 warning signal is in force on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong to issue T1 warning, while 2 other storms may be brewing

No 1 warning signal will be issued between midday and 3pm on Friday, Observatory says.

Video | Tropical Storm Trami leaves tombs submerged in the Philippines

The storm made landfall at the end of October.

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