Severe Tropical Storm Tapah, currently moving away from Hong Kong, resulted in significant disruptions to daily life. The storm’s effects, including a No 8 typhoon signal, prolonged disruptions to classes and work schedules across the city. A flight, HK Express UO235, experienced an incident with signage boards at Hong Kong International Airport, causing a temporary halt in flight operations. Despite the storm’s conclusion, approximately 140 flights were cancelled, and schools were temporarily closed. Many individuals utilized flexible work arrangements to accommodate the situation.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post