Overview

• The storm passed over Hong Kong and made landfall on Guangdong’s Hailin tourist island at about 17:00 local time on September 24.
• Hong Kong International Airport extended its ban on inbound flights, with authorities urging airlines to hold departures; 747 people took shelter in 49 centers and more than 150 trees were reported down.
• Guangdong activated its highest emergency level, suspended schools, public transport and some production, and evacuated more than 1.044 million people, including 400,000 in Shenzhen.
• Injury tallies diverged, with an official 09:00 count citing 33 people treated in Hong Kong public hospitals while a separate report noted at least 101 injured.
• Guangzhou authorities said the typhoon had moved on and flights and rail service were restored from 18:00, and Russian consulates reported no requests for assistance from citizens.