Hongkongers make final preparations ahead of Ragasa's arrival
發佈日期: 2025-09-23 20:38
TVB News
With Ragasa expected to bring storm surges, residents and businesses in flood-prone districts including Tai O are on high alert.
The Fire Services Department, meanwhile, made a series of typhoon damage prevention reminders to the public.
Tai O, the flood-prone fishing village on Lantau Island, hunkering down through the morning with the Drainage Services Department bringing sandbags to residents and shopkeepers, and police officers helping to deliver supplies to those in need.
Some merchants laying out water barriers. Others -- shuttered shops as the storm looms.
The observatory predicts that the coastal water level tomorrow will generally rise to 3.5 to 4 metres above chart datum which refers to the original tidal levels.
Apart from Tai O, authorities have also set up flood prevention facilities at flood-prone black spots, including Lei Yue Mun and Sam Mun Tsai in Tai Po.
The observatory had announced the 2:20 p.m. issuance of the No. 8 typhoon signal in advance.
Many workers still had to report to work in the morning.
Mr. Lee here says they were given the option to work from home but the office setup is better, noting that the authorities' early announcement of the typhoon warnings facilitated better planning.
Mr. Chan says he was worried that the commute will be chaotic later, so he wrapped up work quickly and asked his colleagues to work remotely.
Commuter: "I work as a model. Today I was supposed to do an 8-hour shoot but then they made the time lesser. They also made a different date so we can go to work in a safer environment."
By midday, many began their journey home.
Bus stops in Wan Chai teeming with commuters.
MTR stations also bustling with crowds trying to beat the storm.
This Sheung Shui resident says those who live farther away had left work earlier.
At this wet market in Tsuen Wan, some made last-minute grocery shopping.
This man says the typhoon may last a couple of days so he wants to stock up on fresh produce, noting that prices are slightly higher than before.
Bracing for the arrival of Ragasa, the Fire Services Department has reminded residents to lock their doors and windows tightly and move their valuables away from the windows.
People are also advised to reinforce the windows with adhesive tape to minimise damage in case of broken glass or leaks.
The Fire Services Department spokersperson adds that only moderate amounts of tape are necessary, despite various online tips suggesting complicated patterns.
But if the glass shatters after being hit by flying debris, he says people should call the police for assistance.
An advisor on survival and disaster prevention recommends keeping all interior doors closed during the storm, including those of the toilet, kitchen and bedroom.
This as the pressure differences between indoor and outdoor spaces can ratchet up the likelihood of glass shattering.
Residents are also advised to turn off exhaust fans and air conditioners during severe typhoons to prevent mechanical damage.
