As Hurricane Signal No. 10 remains in effect, the city’s flooding black spots are on high alert, including Lei Yue Mun, where no flooding was reported this morning.
Peter Law Shing-hing, vice-chairman of the Lei Yue Mun Kaifong Association, noted that while the water level is slightly elevated, the wind is not particularly strong.
Law added that the nearby eateries have been primarily affected as they are unable to operate today.
Meanwhile, another flooding hotspot, Heng Fa Chuen, experienced strong winds, along with swaying trees, heavy rain, as well as waves with white-foam crests.
Despite the influence of Typhoon Wipha, several restaurants in nearby shopping malls remained open, drawing crowds for breakfast.
A Heng Fa Chuen resident shared that she usually exercises along the waterfront on Sunday mornings, but opted for indoor walking due to the storm, planning to return home as soon as possible.
She noted that if the wind were from the east, Heng Fa Chuen would be significantly affected, warning against underestimating the power of a typhoon.
However, she expressed confidence in the flood prevention measures in the area following the impact of Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018.
Another resident, who also took a walk in the neighbourhood, cancelled her outing plans after the issuance of Signal No. 10. She observed that while the wind was noticeably stronger, it had not yet reached the intensity of Typhoon Hato in 2017 or Mangkhut in 2018.
A commuter, rushing home before the MTR service ended, mentioned that her company allowed her to leave early after the observatory raised the No. 10 storm signal.
Another citizen described that the wind was not particularly strong, adding that she did not stockpile food at home because the restaurants were still open in the shopping mall.
The observatory has reminded citizens to remain cautious, avoid leaving sheltered areas, and beware of destructive winds.
