Yesterday typhoon "Lion Rock" approached Hong Kong, the observatory issued a "black rain" signal, the day was brushed by black rain-related videos! There are subway leaks, umbrellas are blown into trumpet flowers, and the road surface becomes a fountain, I don't know if the friends witnessed a few "landscapes" under heavy rain yesterday?
After the "black rain" yesterday, the Observatory hung up the "No. 8 Wind Balloon" in the early morning, and the "Lion Rock" also broke Hong Kong's sixty-year record and was crowned the farthest Wind Balloon in Hong Kong! If you don't know what a typhoon no. 8 is, you can click here to view the details.
Unexpectedly, our international students have just come to Hong Kong for more than a month, and they have encountered two extreme weather conditions in Hong Kong, "black rain" + "No. 8 wind balloon". However, there are many problems in succession, will the typhoon come and take a holiday? Are school facilities still open? Are the vehicles still running? Don't worry, I'll give you an answer today.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="9" >01- What is the impact of black rain or typhoon on the Hong Kong school? </h1>
Both "Black Rain" and "Typhoon No. 8" are bad weather in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong School also has many special arrangements for such situations.
First of all, the most concerned question is the class problem. Generally speaking, black rain and typhoons will cause some Hong Kong schools to suspend classes, but this suspension is more complicated.
Yesterday, Hong Kong Chinese University and Hong Kong Baptist University transferred online courses because of the black rain. Many small partners reported that they were not clear about the relevant arrangements of the school and did not receive email notifications. In fact, this information can be found on the school's official website.
For example, on the official website of Hong Kong Baptist University, a clear arrangement has been made for the rainstorm signal, and the corresponding courses will be cancelled according to the time period issued by the "black rain" warning.
There are similar guidelines for typhoons, and for international students who often attend night classes, typhoon no. 8 is generally extended until after 3 p.m. to have a chance to suspend classes. However, the teachers of related courses will generally be notified in place, and even if the class is suspended now, some courses will use online lessons, and everyone does not have to worry about delaying their studies too much. (PS: Remember that the suspension arrangement issued by the Education Bureau does not apply to Hong Kong universities.)
Secondly, in addition to regular teaching activities, the canteen and public facilities of the No. 8 Wind Balloon Lower Harbor School are usually not open. Black rain will depend on the situation.
According to feedback from friends, the libraries and fitness rooms of the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong are closed. The city university canteen and library of the City University of Hong Kong are also currently closed, and many friends are also asking when they will reopen. In fact, the opening and closing arrangements of these public facilities are noted on the official website:
For example, a library Chinese in Hong Kong will close in case of a typhoon, but if it is cancelled three hours before the closing time, it will open as soon as possible. If a black rain signal is issued at the opening of the museum, it will continue to open. Therefore, if you still want to use the school's public facilities under bad weather, you must check the relevant arrangements on the page of the school's official website in advance
Finally, it should be noted that each Hong Kong school has different arrangements in bad weather, such as the University of Hong Kong did not suspend classes in the black rain yesterday, and the official website of the University of Hong Kong also stated that teaching will not be suspended under the black rain, but if the "No. 8 Wind Balloon" is hung, it will be suspended.
So don't take it for granted that you don't have to go to class as soon as there is "black rain" or "No. 8 wind balloon", or rush to the library or fitness room with your head stuffed, you must clearly understand the relevant policies of the school on the official website page of the school before the action, in order to do an effective response.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="35" > 02-8 Survival guide under Typhoon No. 8</h1>
The impact of "black rain" on society is still relatively small, but once the "No. 8 wind balloon" is hung, it means that Hong Kong has opened a special model. In addition to the changes in school arrangements, there are also many special arrangements for transportation and diet that are closely related to daily life!
In terms of transportation, the only thing that can operate relatively normally is the subway. So every year on typhoon days the MTR is in this state.
According to the information on the MTR's official website, even under the "Typhoon No. 8", most of the MTR services will remain normal, but after three hours of suspension, the MTR shuttle bus service will be stopped.
If it is a "No. 9" or "No. 10" wind balloon, the Disney Line, East Rail Line, Airport Express, etc. will be suspended, and other lines will maintain limited service. If it is an open section of the railway, it is also possible to suddenly pause. If you want to follow the latest news of the MTR, you can download an MTR Mobile.
Most of the rest of the transportation will only provide limited services:
(1) Most buses are out of service during the typhoon warning period, you can visit NWFB and Citybus websites http://www.nwstbus.com.hk.
(2) Air and ferry services at Hong Kong Airport are suspended, including Victoria Harbour Ferry (Star Ferry) and Inbound and Outbound Ferry.
(3) Ding-Ding-Ding Buses and Cable Cars are usually suspended throughout Hong Kong.
On the other hand, if you have to go out on a typhoon day to eat, it is not impossible. Usually large chain restaurants such as KFC, Yoshinoya, Da happy, etc. will open as usual under the "Typhoon No. 8", but there is no takeaway service.
Of course, with so many chain stores, it is not excluded that some stores are not open, such as McDonald's hilltop restaurant will close on typhoon days. So it's best to ask in advance before going out.
Business arrangements of restaurants on the past typhoon day
However, Jude recommends that everyone stock up on food at home, supermarkets and markets are generally not closed because of typhoons, but many people buy more daily necessities just in case, and supermarkets often run out of stock. Therefore, it is recommended that friends and friends can usually buy some instant noodles and snacks at the nearby 711 or OK convenience store as emergency food.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="64" >03- Observatory predicts that there will be a typhoon in Chongyang? </h1>
Typhoons are common extreme weather in Hong Kong, once or twice a year, the impact will not be very large, you don't have to worry too much. I believe that most of the small partners in the north have not experienced the typhoon, and the warm reminder should not be too excited.
However, don't feel that it is unnecessary to master the knowledge of typhoon days, extreme weather has become more and more frequent in recent years. No, the "Lion Rock" has not yet left, and the observatory predicts that the next wave of tropical cyclone "compass" is coming!
It is reported that by next Monday (11th), the "compass" will be upgraded to a strong tropical storm, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90 kilometers near the center and 800 kilometers of protection in Hong Kong. By next Wednesday (13th), it will be 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 105 kilometers per hour near the center.
I don't know if it will bring another round of "black rain" and "No. 8 wind balloon", students still hurry to understand Hong Kong's arrangements in bad weather, and prepare in advance! Jude was ready to lie comfortably on the bed and wish all the Daoist friends a successful escape!
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Hong Kong 01: https://sourl.cn/H6PGd8
Headline Daily: https://sourl.cn/rwMNFy
Ming Pao: https://sourl.cn/CvYmbp
Hong Kong Economic Times: https://sourl.cn/SgavvB
The university of Hong Kong official website: http://www.exam.hku.hk/a2_badweather.php
Chinese University of Hong Kong Official Website: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/chinese/
Hong Kong Baptist University official website: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/main/in