Tropical Storm Lionrock situation report (1)

     The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal at 6.40am today (October 9).

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 14 temporary shelters in various districts and 41 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 9am, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received 15 reports of fallen trees. No report of landslide or flooding has been received so far.

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 8.45am, a woman sought medical treatment at a public hospital during the typhoon period.