Tropical Cyclone Mangkhut roundup
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As at 9pm yesterday, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received 262 reports of fallen trees. The Drainage Services Department has received 46 confirmed flooding cases. According to the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Lands Department, one report of landslide has been received.
As at 5.20am, a total of 1 539 people have sought refuge at the temporary shelters opened by the Home Affairs Department. Forty-six shelters are still in operation.
According to the Hospital Authority, as at 5am, a total of 391 people, including 219 men and 172 women, have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals during the typhoon period.
On air traffic, the Airport Authority Hong Kong reported that a total of 889 flights have been cancelled yesterday.
Ends/Monday, September 17, 2018
Issued at HKT 5:58
Issued at HKT 5:58
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