Typhoon Ragasa triggered a T10 typhoon signal, the highest warning that can be hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory and other meteorological agencies.
The storm’s eye skirted the city by roughly 100 km, bringing intense wind and water surges. These heavy surges led to water levels to rise by 3 to 4 meters along coastal and low-lying districts, delivering flooding and damage to infrastructures. The strongest wind measured was a 212 km/h gust at Ngong Ping.
Since Thursday morning, all warnings have been lowered and removed, restoring normal weather conditions across the city. Schools and work are set to resume on Thursday.
- Over 1000 reports of fallen trees
- 1 report of a landslide
- Approximately 100 people were injured due to flying debris, collapsed trees, and other storm related causes. But no deaths were confirmed.
Restaurants and hotels that suffered the most significant flooding
- Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel made viral news with dramatic footage of its lobby flooding and people being swept off their feet
- Tseung Kwan O promenade restaurants such as Frites
- Eateries along Victoria Harbour and Tai O such as seafood restaurants and cafés
The cleanup and recovery procedures carried out by the Hong Kong government
- Governments works, contractors, volunteers to clear debris, removal of fallen trees, repair damages, clear blocked roads and flooded areas
- Restoration of electricity, water supplies, public transport systems affected
- Sanitization measures to prevent public health hazards from stagnant water
- Assessment from authorities of damages to businesses in order to reopen soon
