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Typhoon Nida situation report (3)

The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal at 8.40pm yesterday (August 1), by the No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal at 4.40am today (August 2).

As at 5.45am today, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received 38 reports of fallen trees.

The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 26 temporary shelters in various districts and 210 people have sought refuge at the shelters as at 5.40am.

The Airport Authority Hong Kong reported that as at 3am, a total of 156 flights have been cancelled and 290 flights delayed.

The Drainage Services Department has not received any report of flooding so far. No report of landslide has been received.

Ends/Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Issued at HKT 6:21