Hong Kong issues highest storm warning as Typhoon Wipha approaches
BEIJING - Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on July 20 as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167kmh, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights.
The city's weather observatory raised its storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20am and said it expected it to remain at that level 'for some time'.
Wipha will skirt around 50km to the south of the observatory, the warning showed. Hurricane-force wind is affecting the southern part of Hong Kong, the observatory said.
Cathay Pacific Airways cancelled all of its flights arriving or departing Hong Kong airport between 5am and 6pm on July 20. It waived ticket change fees and made arrangements for customers to re-book.
Most public transport was suspended on July 20, including ferries amid high sea swells. REUTERS
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