711 reports of fallen trees as Typhoon Wipha skirts HK

The government's 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department have received a total of 711 reports concerning fallen trees in relation to Typhoon Wipha on Sunday.

Specifically, the 1823 Call Centre recorded 286 reports, while the Fire Services Department documented 425 incidents as of 8pm.

Thirty-four temporary shelters have been opened in various districts, and 277 people have sought refuge at the shelters, the Home Affairs Department said.

According to the Hospital Authority, as of 7.40pm on the same day, 18 males and 15 females have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals so far during the typhoon period.

(Updated at 9.50pm)

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