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Severe Tropical Storm Ma-on situation report (2)
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     The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal by the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal at 1.40am today (August 25).
 
     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 31 temporary shelters in various districts and 141 people have sought refuge at the shelters.
 
     As at 2am today, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received one report of fallen tree. One report of flooding has been received and no reports of landslide have been received so far.
 
     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 1.30am today, one person has been injured during the typhoon period and received medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of a public hospital.
 
Ends/Thursday, August 25, 2022
Issued at HKT 3:13
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