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Hong Kong issues No. 1 typhoon signal as tropical depression nears

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Hong Kong issued a No. 1 typhoon signal on Thursday morning as a tropical depression in the South China Sea approached the region. The Hong Kong Observatory stated that the storm was approximately 800 kilometers away and moving towards Hainan Island. Local winds are expected to strengthen on Friday, with squally showers anticipated as the tropical depression intensifies. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Natalie Wong ·

    Hong Kong issues No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday morning

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 typhoon signal at 7.40am on Thursday as an approaching tropical cyclone moved south of the city. Th…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year, as a t…

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