Super Typhoon Yagi passes through Hong Kong.
For the first time this year, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a Level 8 typhoon warning, which lasted until noon on September 6th.
Earlier, in an announcement at 6:20 PM on September 5th, Super Typhoon Yagi was described as an "extremely powerful" storm, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 210 km/h. Wind intensity was expected to remain high or even increase.
In response to the storm, activities in the city have been temporarily suspended. Classes and public transport services have also been temporarily halted.
7:51 AM: 708 flights scheduled, 80% operating normally.
The airport authority said that of the 708 flights scheduled for September 5, approximately 80% were expected to operate normally. Earlier on September 5, about 50 out of 916 flights had been cancelled. However, Hong Kong Airport Authority Chief Executive Steven Yiu Siu-chung described current airport operations as "overall normal".
11:05 AM: Passengers worried about traffic conditions.
According to the South China Morning Post, while airport authorities stated that 80% of flights on September 6th were expected to depart on time, many passengers expressed concerns about traffic conditions and arrived early, staying overnight. Some passengers even rested in the airport lobby.
11:29 AM: 5 people injured, 79 reports of fallen trees.
By approximately 10:00 AM on September 6th, local authorities had recorded 79 cases of fallen trees and 5 injuries. Two men and three women who were injured were immediately treated at local hospitals.
There have been no reports of landslides so far.
11:33 AM: Ferry service will resume.
Sun Ferry announced that ferry services connecting Central, Cheung Chau, and Mui Wo will resume at 1:45 PM and 1:50 PM.
11:43 AM: People exercise in the rain.
Despite the heavy rain, people still took their pets out for exercise. In Tsim Sha Tsui, a man was seen running in the rain, while a woman walked her dog.
The observatory said that rain bands associated with Super Typhoon Yagi will continue to affect the surrounding area, bringing showers to Hong Kong. Very heavy showers are expected at some point.
11:47 AM: Super Typhoon Yagi passes through Hong Kong
At 11:00 AM, Super Typhoon Yagi was located 400 km southwest of Hong Kong. The typhoon is expected to move westward or west-northwestward at a speed of approximately 15 km/h towards Hainan Island.
Over the past few hours, Yagi has continued to move westward and is gradually leaving the city. Wind speeds in Hong Kong are expected to weaken.
12:01 PM: No more long lines of tourists waiting for taxis at the airport.
At 11:20 AM, the long lines of passengers waiting for taxis at the airport's pick-up and drop-off area had disappeared. However, some travelers complained that many drivers were demanding significantly higher fares.
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12:40 PM: Storm warning lowered to level 3
At 12:40 PM on September 6th, the Observatory lowered the storm warning to level 3. However, the rain band associated with Super Typhoon Yagi will continue to bring showers to the city.
12:42 PM: People rush back to work.
Heavy rain is falling in some areas, even as Super Typhoon Yagi is moving away from Hong Kong. As the Observatory prepares to downgrade the storm warning to level 3, people are getting ready to return to work.
