Hong Kong Informer

Firemen extinguished a blaze in the Tuen Mun typhoon shelter after four boats caught fire on Saturday morning. There was still black smoke coming out of the 25 to 39 metre boats two hours after firemen arrived at the scene. A blast was also heard. Firefighters used three water jets and three breathing apparatus teams [...]

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The Disaster Relief Fund has allocated $ 10.832 million to four relief agencies to undertake relief projects for typhoon victims in the Philippines.   The Government has accepted the advice of the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee for the grants – $ 2.5 million to World Vision, $ 1.2 million to the Adventist Development & [...]

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Hong Kong Closes Ports, Shuts Schools as Typhoon Kai-Tak Nears The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 storm signal, the third-highest indicator, at 10:15 p.m. local time, according to a statement on its website. Winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometers (39 miles) per hour or more are expected as Typhoon Kai-tak … Full [...]

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Tropical storm Kai-tak (Helen) may strike Hong Kong as typhoon Track forecast for tropical storm Kai-tak, predicted to become a typhoon (Joint Typhoon Warning Center) A strong tropical storm that slammed the northern Philippines has its sights set on the region around Hong Kong. Named Kai-tak but known as Helen … Full News here – [...]

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Typhoon Kai Tak swept past within 270km south-southwest of Hong Kong last night, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to raise the No 8 storm signal at 10.15pm. It was replaced with the No. 3 strong … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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Typhoon Kai Tak swept past within 270km south-southwest of Hong Kong last night, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to raise the No 8 storm signal at 10.15pm. It was replaced with the No. 3 strong wind signal at 6.20am this morning.   The Hospital Authority reported just one storm-related casualty, a 56-year-old woman who sought [...]

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Volunteers collect plastic pellets washed up on a bank of Lamma island during a cleanup operation in Hong Kong on Sunday. Hundreds of millions of tiny plastic pellets are littering Hong … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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Chief Executive CY Leung has thanked the staff of government departments and private enterprises on behalf of the community for serving the public during Typhoon Vicente last month.   Speaking at a reception today, he praised them for their dedication and professionalism in protecting Hong Kong lives and property, keeping the city safe and efficient.   [...]

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AFP Saturday, Aug 04, 2012 HONG KONG – Hong Kong choked under the worst smog ever recorded in the city Thursday, with residents warned to stay indoors, away from the blanket of toxic haze, … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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PHOTO | PHILLIPPE LOPEZ | AFP A pedestrian holding an umbrella walks past a subway station flocked with people trying to head home as strong winds and rain are brought by Typhoon Vincente in Hong … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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BEIJING – Hong Kong battened down the hatches Monday and rode out the strongest typhoon to hit the city in 13 years. For the first time since 1999, Hong Kong raised its Signal 10 typhoon warning – the highest on the city’s weather … Full News here – Hong Kong – Bing News

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The strongest typhoon to hit Hong Kong in 13 years swirled into southern China as a tropical storm last night, still potent enough for mainland authorities to order the evacuation of tens of … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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Desperate travellers blamed poor arrangements by airlines for their confusion and delayed trips, as thousands were still stranded at Chek Lap Kok airport yesterday in the aftermath of Severe Typhoon Vicente. Full News here – Home/News/Hong Kong

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BEIJING – Hong Kong battened down the hatches Monday and rode out the strongest typhoon to hit the city in 13 years.For the first time since 1999, Hong Kong raised its Signal 10 typhoon warning … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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The Fairview Slopes neighbourhood is an especially livable part of Vancouver, with its walkable, tree-lined streets, great views of the city and North Shore mountains and proximity to the downtown … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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