Typhoon Koinu Brings Hong Kong to a Standstill

  • last year
Schools and businesses shuttered, trading suspended, flights canceled and trains disrupted as the remnants of Typhoon Koinu brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hong Kong.
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00:00 Heavy rain and wind from Typhoon Kuen-nu has brought Hong Kong to a standstill.
00:05 Flights were cancelled at the airport amid 145 km/h winds.
00:10 Metro services were also disrupted.
00:12 Schools and businesses closed while stock trading was suspended.
00:16 Local forecasts say the storm is beginning to weaken,
00:19 but heavy rain and thunderstorms may continue in the next few days.

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