EV Scan (Week 29, July 17, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 29, July 17, 2025)
New bridges on Hoi Wang Road to be commissioned on July 27 while West Kowloon Highway slip road to Yau Ma Tei to be closed from August 3
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Police board HK Express flight after passengers argue over boy kicking seat
Police have boarded an HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong airport following a quarrel between two passengers on a flight from Vietnam over a boy kicking the seat in front of him.
The argument, between a Portuguese woman and a mainland Chinese man travelling with his three-year-old nephew, was captured on video by another passenger and widely shared on Chinese social media platform RedNote.
The video clip shows the woman pointing angrily at a male passenger and a boy behind her seat and hurling…
Typhoon Wipha’s eye examined by Government Flying Service for crucial data
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) As Typhoon Wipha edges closer to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory has announced the issuance of Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 at 12.20am today. On Saturday, the Government Flying Service (GFS) deployed a fixed-wing aircraft to conduct a close-range examination of Wipha’s eye, releasing dropwindsondes to collect […]
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No. 8 Northeast Gale Signal issued by Hong Kong Observatory, expected to remain in effect for most of today
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 12.20am on Sunday, signalling that winds with sustained speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected. Residents are urged to complete all precautions immediately, avoid the shoreline, and refrain from water sports as […]
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Cleaner braves strong winds and heavy rain at Island Resort in Siu Sai Wan during Signal No. 3
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) At 7.43pm yesterday, under the Strong Wind Signal No. 3, a cleaner was spotted pushing a garbage bin at Island Resort in Siu Sai Wan despite heavy rain and strong winds already affecting the area. The scene quickly drew attention online, with many netizens commenting on the intensity of […]
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Palace Museum, M+ to remain closed due to Typhoon Signal No. 8 Warning
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal has been hoisted at 12.20am today. The West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) confirmed yesterday (19th July) that all its facilities would close during the duration of the warning. The closure applies to all ticket offices, the Art Park, Freespace, Hong Kong […]
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Typhoon Wipha: Hong Kong Observatory to assess whether T10 signal needed
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The Hong Kong Observatory says it is assessing the need for issuing the No 10 hurricane signal, minutes after raising the alert to a No 9 storm warning as Typhoon Wipha is edging its way towards the city.
The No 9 signal was raised at 7.20am on Sunday, seven hours after the first No 8 warning…
5 rescued after fire breaks out in Hong Kong typhoon shelter
A speedboat in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay typhoon shelter caught fire on Sunday morning, with the blaze spreading to two nearby vessels.
Marine police and firefighters rescued three men and two women, aged 25 to 42, from a nearby unaffected vessel as Typhoon Wipha lashed Hong Kong with wind and rain.
All five were uninjured and did not require hospital treatment.
Police said a call was received from a passer-by who spotted flames at 3.41am, about three hours after the Hong Kong Observatory issued…
Gale or Storm Signal No. 9 in force, HK Observatory may issue Hurricane Signal No. 10, 190 seek refuge
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Increasing Gale or Storm Signal, No. 9, as Typhoon Wipha edges closer to the city, bringing severe weather conditions. Winds are expected to strengthen significantly, and the Observatory is closely monitoring developments, with the possibility of upgrading to the Hurricane Signal, No. […]
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HA and Government Departments adjust services as Gale or Storm Signal, No. 9 remains in force
20th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hospital Authority (HA) has announced the closure of all general out-patient clinics today following the issuance of the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8. Patients are advised to reschedule their appointments after the signal is cancelled. Accident & Emergency Departments at public hospitals remain operational as usual. To […]
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