HKO Says No. 3 To Stay In Place Before Noon

The Observatory said the Strong Wind Signal Number three would remain in place before noon on Sunday as Typhoon Chaba moves away from the SAR.

Earlier, it lowered its storm warning to Strong Wind Signal No 3 at 4.20pm on Saturday. The No 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal had been in force from Friday evening.

The No 3 signal means that winds of 62 kilometres per hour will still be felt at locations around Hong Kong. The Observatory urged the public not to relax precautionary measures and said it was not yet safe for small vessels to leave typhoon shelters.

Forecasters said Chaba made landfall near Maoming city in Guangdong and was moving steadily away from Hong Kong.

The government said it had received at least 45 reports of fallen trees and one confirmed case of flooding from the typhoon.

Meanwhile, the Hospital Authority said three people had sought help for injuries sustained.

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