Overview

• Hong Kong issued the third-highest typhoon warning as Typhoon Toraji passed 150km south of the city.
• The T8 signal prompted the closure of schools and some businesses, with transport services disrupted.
• The Hong Kong Observatory plans to lower the warning to signal 3 by 10.20am, as winds are expected to moderate.
• Despite the storm, the Hong Kong stock market remained open for the first time during a T8 warning.
• Airport operations continued normally, with over 1,000 flights expected, though travelers were advised to check with airlines.