Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Typhoon Wipha Batters Hong Kong, Weakens in Guangdong
A typhoon named Wipha hit Hong Kong with lots of rain and strong winds, causing some problems.
The government had to warn everyone to stay safe.
The storm caused some trees to fall and some buildings to get damaged.
Many flights were delayed or canceled, making it hard for people to travel.
The typhoon moved towards China and got weaker.
Luckily, the damage wasn't as bad as some previous storms, but many people still needed help from shelters and hospitals.
Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hong Kong before weakening.
Hong Kong lowered its typhoon signal from the maximum level as the storm passed.
Over 200 people sought refuge, and 26 were treated in hospitals due to the typhoon.
Wipha made landfall in Guangdong province, China, and weakened to a severe tropical storm.
The typhoon caused flight rescheduling, affecting 80,000 travelers, and suspended most public transport.
- Who
- Typhoon Wipha affected Hong Kong residents and travelers.
- What
- Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hong Kong and Guangdong, China, causing disruptions and some damage.
- When
- Sunday, with the storm weakening later in the day.
- Where
- Hong Kong and Guangdong province, China.
- Why
- The storm's impact included fallen trees, collapsed scaffolding, and disrupted travel due to strong winds and heavy rain.
- Maximum Typhoon Signal (Hong Kong)
- 10
- Rainfall within 3 hours (Hong Kong)
- Over 110 mm
- Maximum Wind Gusts (Hong Kong)
- Exceeded 167 kph
- People Seeking Refuge (Hong Kong)
- 253
- People Treated in Hospitals (Hong Kong)
- 26
- Flights Affected
- 400
- Travelers Affected
- 80,000