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Mint
4 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Hong Kong news: Cyclone Wipha forecast to move west, storm alert lowered
Hong Kong lowered its storm alert further as tropical cyclone Wipha moved past the city, with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. resuming flights. The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the signal to No. 3 at 7:40 p.m. local time. It had raised the alert to No. 10 Sunday morning. Wipha was forecast to move west at about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) per hour across the vicinity of western Guangdong province in China, the weather agency said on its website. Wipha made landfall in Guangdong province at around 5:50 p.m. local time, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Nearly 280,000 people in Guangdong had been relocated as of 9 p.m. Saturday, according to a state media report. Cathay Pacific said in a statement that it was continuing to monitor the weather forecast and will inform passengers if there are any further changes to their flights. The airline had earlier delayed or canceled all flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Hong Kong between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said in a statement that 21 people had sought medical treatment during the typhoon. The Education Bureau suspended all special classes and other school events on Sunday. In neighboring Macau, the government planned to lower its alert signal further between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time, according to the city's meteorological bureau. Major hotels in the city including the Venetian, the Parisian, the Londoner and the Four Seasons remained open. In Vietnam, 38 people died in Halong Bay, in the northern part of the country after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon amid bad weather, according to a post on the Vietnamese government's website. Dozens of flights were canceled and rerouted as the storm was forecast to hit Vietnam's northern provinces from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa, according to a separate post on the government's website. The Philippines' government, meanwhile, warned heavy rains of up to 200 millimeters (7.87 inches) may persist until Tuesday in the main island of Luzon. Three people were left dead by the storm, three are missing, while more than 370,000 people were affected. Hong Kong last raised its No. 10 signal in September 2023 when it was pummeled by Typhoon Saola, which caused flooding across the territory.
Toronto Star
4 days ago
- Climate
- Toronto Star
Hong Kong lowers storm alert as typhoon Wipha moves west
Hong Kong lowered its storm alert from the highest level as tropical cyclone Wipha moved past the city, with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. set to resume some flights later on Sunday. The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the signal to No. 8 at 4:10 p.m. local time. Wipha was forecast to move west at about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) per hour across the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, toward the coast of western Guangdong province in China, the weather agency said on its website.
Mint
4 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Hong Kong Lowers Storm Alert as Typhoon Wipha Moves West
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong lowered its storm alert from the highest level as tropical cyclone Wipha moved past the city, with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. set to resume some flights later on Sunday. The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the signal to No. 8 at 4:10 p.m. local time. Wipha was forecast to move west at about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) per hour across the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, toward the coast of western Guangdong province in China, the weather agency said on its website. Wipha will likely make landfall along the coastal area in China's southern Guangdong province late Sunday, affecting the cities of Zhuhai and Zhanjiang, a local weather bureau said. Nearly 280,000 people in Guangdong had been relocated as of 9 p.m. Saturday, according to a state media report. Cathay Pacific said in a statement that departing flights would resume from approximately 6 p.m. Sunday. The airline had earlier delayed or canceled all flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Hong Kong between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. It added that further flight delays and cancellations may be required based on weather conditions and the typhoon's path. Airport Authority Hong Kong said on its website that operations are expected to be affected by the typhoon and that it has activated its emergency center. The Education Bureau suspended all special classes and other school events on Sunday. Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said in a statement that 21 people had sought medical treatment during the typhoon. In neighboring Macau, the government planned to lower its alert signal at 5 p.m. local time, according to the city's meteorological bureau. Major hotels in the city including the Venetian, the Parisian, the Londoner and the Four Seasons remained open. In Vietnam, 38 people died in Halong Bay, in the northern part of the country after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon amid bad weather, according to a post on the Vietnamese government's website. Dozens of flights were canceled and rerouted as the storm was forecast to hit Vietnam's northern provinces from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa, according to a separate post on the government's website. The Philippines' government, meanwhile, warned heavy rains of up to 200 millimeters (7.87 inches) may persist until Tuesday in the main island of Luzon. Three people were left dead by the storm, three are missing, while more than 370,000 people were affected. Hong Kong last raised its No. 10 signal in September 2023 when it was pummeled by Typhoon Saola, which caused flooding across the territory. The city's stock exchange ended its decades-old tradition of shutting during storms of signal No. 8 or above last year. The practice had became increasingly questioned during the pandemic, when widespread work-from-home setups showed little hindrance to trading. --With assistance from Emma Dong, Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen and Karl Lester M. Yap. (Updates with latest news throughout) More stories like this are available on
The Star
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
Hong Kong issues highest storm alert as Typhoon Wipha moves in
Dark clouds gather and rough seas are seen in Victoria harbour as the typhoon signal number 10 is hoisted as Typhoon Wipha moves towards Hong Kong on July 20, 2025. - Photo: AFP HONG KONG: Hong Kong raised its storm alert to the highest level as tropical cyclone Wipha moved closer, with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. delaying and cancelling flights in and out of the city on Sunday (July 20). The Hong Kong Observatory lifted the signal to No. 10 at 9.20am local time. Wipha is expected to pass the city about 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the south, with wind speeds of 118 kilometers an hour, the weather agency said on its website. The maximum alert, which was last issued in 2023, is set to remain in force for "some time,' it said. Wipha will skirt around 50km to the south of the observatory, the warning showed. - Photo: Reuters All flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from the Hong Kong International Airport between 5am and 6pm were either delayed or canceled, the Cathay said in a statement. The company will rebook alternatives for affected customers. Airport Authority Hong Kong said on its website that operations are expected to be affected by the typhoon and that it has activated its emergency center. The Education Bureau suspended all special classes and other school events on Sunday. Workers braving strong winds as Typhoon Wipha approaches in Hong Kong, on July 20. - Photo: Reuters In neighbouring Macau, the government planned to raise its alert to the No. 10 signal at 12.30pm local time, according to the Government Information Bureau's website. Major hotels in the city including the Venetian, the Parisian, the Londoner and the Four Seasons plan to remain open. Hong Kong last raised its No. 10 signal in September 2023 when it was pummeled by Typhoon Saola, which caused flooding across the territory. The city's stock exchange ended its decades-old tradition of shutting during storms of signal No. 8 or above last year. The practice had became increasingly questioned during the pandemic, when widespread work-from-home setups showed little hindrance to trading. Dark clouds gather and rough seas are seen in Victoria harbour as the typhoon signal number 10 is hoisted as Typhoon Wipha moves towards Hong Kong on July 20, 2025. - Photo: AFP In Vietnam, 38 people died in Halong Bay, in the northern part of the country after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon amid bad weather, according to a post on the Vietnamese government's website. Dozens of flights were canceled and rerouted as the storm was forecast to hit Vietnam's northern provinces from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa, according to a separate post on the government's website. The Philippines' government, meanwhile, warned heavy rains of up to 200 millimeters (7.87 inches) may persist until Tuesday in the main island of Luzon. Three people were left dead by the storm, three are missing, while more than 370,000 persons were affected. - Bloomberg
Bloomberg
12-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Cathay Full-Year Net Rises as Carrier Posts Bumper Second Half
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. 's full-year profit inched higher, defying expectations for a drop, as the carrier benefited from continued strong demand for air travel and robust cargo volumes. Net income rose 1% in the 12 months ended Dec. 31 to HK$9.9 billion ($1.3 billion) year-on-year, the airline said Wednesday. That was better than analyst estimates of HK$8.1 billion. Sales for the full year were HK$104.4 billion, compared with estimates of HK$103.8 billion.
