Event Brief
Hong Kong anger over low storm signal during Typhoon Prapiroon
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Summary: Unions criticized the Hong Kong Observatory for not hoisting a higher storm signal as Typhoon Prapiroon hit parts of the city.
WHO: Unions
WHAT: Unions criticized the Hong Kong Observatory for not hoisting a storm warning above No 3 despite Typhoon Prapiroon bringing winds up to 200 km/h.
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: A No 8 storm signal was not hoisted, putting workers at risk as they went to work as required.
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