Typhoon Saola situation report (3)

     The No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 2.40am today (September 1) remains in force.

     The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 188 people have sought refuge at the shelters.

     As at 11am today, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received two reports of fallen tree. The Drainage Services Department has received three confirmed flooding cases. No reports of landslide have been received so far. 

     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 10.40am today, one man has been injured during the typhoon period and sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of public hospitals.