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Super Typhoon Yagi downgraded to signal three

The observatory downgraded Super Typhoon Yagi to a Strong Wind Signal No 3 at 12.40pm on Friday, but warned that rain would continue to affect Hong Kong.

"Strong winds are still blowing. Please do not relax taking precautions. It is not yet safe for small vessels to leave typhoon shelters," the observatory said.

The weather forecaster said the No 3 signal would remain in force for some time.

"When the threat posed by Yagi is further reduced, the observatory will issue the Standby Signal No 1 or the Strong Monsoon Signal," it said.

The No 3 signal came into effect around 18 hours after the forecaster issued the first No 8 signal of the year.

By 12.30pm on Friday, the authorities had received more than 100 reports of fallen trees, as well as one landslide and a confirmed case of flooding.

Nine people sought A&E treatment at public hospitals after being injured.

Last updated: 2024-09-06 HKT 13:14

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Broadcast on:: 06 Sep 2024
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Gold winds are weakening gradually now. However, there are still occasionally yellow winds offshore and on high ground. The strong winds are number three will remain in force for some time. When the threat proposed by Yagi is further reduced, the observatory will issue the stand bar signal number one or the strong monsoon signal. And peace be reminded that the shouts will be heavy at times, and there will also be wild gas occasionally. For the rainfall, up to noon, more than 50 millimeter rainfall was recorded generally over the third trees, over the past 24 hours. And the rainfall in Tai Po even exits 100 millimeters. [BLANK_AUDIO]