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Super Typhoon Yagi

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Hong Kong back in business after Super Typhoon Yagi topples trees, injures 9

Classes and trading suspended, but residents rush back to work as city emerges from world’s second-strongest tropical cyclone this year.

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Explainer | How did Hong Kong escape worst of ‘well-behaved’ Super Typhoon Yagi?

Storm battered city with strong gusts and occasional heavy showers, but distance played a part in easing the impact.

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Hong Kong shuts down as Super Typhoon Yagi edges closer

With winds speeds reaching 210km/h, Yagi is expected to remain at super typhoon strength as it skirts about 300km southwest of city on Friday morning.

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The Observatory issued the No. 8 signal at 6.20 pm. Photo: Dickson Lee

Explainer | What makes Yagi a ‘super typhoon’ and what should Hongkongers expect?

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Hong Kong lowers signal to T3 as Super Typhoon Yagi recedes – as it happened

Transport services gradually resume, people start heading to work as first No 8 signal of the year downgraded.

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Super Typhoon Yagi: Hongkongers stock up at supermarkets in preparation for storm

Store shelves were well-stocked during lunchtime despite the increased footfall, with most shoppers saying over-preparation not necessary.

Shoppers at a department store supermarket in Tai Koo ahead of the typhoon on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Explainer | All you need to know about Hong Kong MTR, taxi and ferry services during Yagi

The Post lays out the latest typhoon arrangements of the city’s transport operators.

The Airport Authority said a total of 38 flights were cancelled on Thursday due to Super Typhoon Yagi. Photo: Sam Tsang

38 flights cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches

Airport Authority says all flights will be rescheduled, with transport to be arranged from airport for passengers.

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Hong Kong police search beach for surfers who ignore closure order as Yagi nears

About a dozen thrill seekers seen at popular Shek O Beach, potentially risking HK$2,000 fine and up to 14 days in jail.

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Explainer | Super Typhoon Yagi: dos and don’ts for residents when big storms hit Hong Kong

The Post answers questions about seeking out big waves, stocking up on food and getting to work when typhoons hit.

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A surfer at Shek O ahead of a typhoon last year. When extreme weather warnings are up, steer clear of beaches. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong T8 signal over Super Typhoon Yagi to remain in force until at least Friday noon

Suspension of classes at kindergartens, childcare centres, and all-day primary, secondary and special schools will take effect on Thursday afternoon.

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The Hong Kong Observatory will issue the T8 signal at 6.20pm. Photo: Sam Tsang

Yagi turns into super typhoon; Hong Kong T3 signal in force until noon at least

Yagi is expected to be closest to Hong Kong on Thursday night, Observatory says.

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Hong Kong issues T1 warning as Severe Tropical Storm Yagi moves closer

Electricity firm CLP Power also says it has taken steps to minimise weather risks to overhead cables.

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Hong Kong-bound Tropical Cyclone Yagi kills 13 in Philippines

Yagi, called Enteng in the Philippines, is forecast to intensify in strength before heading towards southern China at the end of the week.

Youths wade through a storm surge along the Manila Bay coastline on Monday amid heavy rains brought by Tropical Cyclone Yagi. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong may issue No 1 standby signal on Tuesday as Tropical Cyclone Yagi nears

Yagi expected to become a typhoon on Thursday before further strengthening and entering within 400km of the city.

Tropical Cyclone Yagi likely to move closer to Hong Kong later this week

Area of low pressure will turn into tropical cyclone and drift to coast of Southern China later this week, Observatory says.

More rain is forecast from Thursday through to Monday the following week, but temperatures will remain hot at about 32 degrees Celsius. Photo: Elson Li
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Super Typhoon Yagi
Hong Kong issued its first T8 signal of 2024 for Super Typhoon Yagi on September 5.
last updated:
6 September, 2024
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