Hong Kong, Typhoon Wipha
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Typhoons have also hit U.S. territories, causing billions of dollars in devastating damage to places like Guam, which was battered by Super Typhoon Mawar in May last year.
From July 20 to 29, Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha) is forecast to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to northern Vietnam and north-central provinces, especially from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh. The central region will see a gradual decline in heat, while the southern region is expected to experience afternoon and evening rain.
Typhoon Wipha is the strongest storm to hit Hong Kong in two years, with average wind speeds exceeding 118 kilometers per hour. The last time the No 10 signal was raised was in 2023 when Super Typhoon Saola struck.
The Observatory on Sunday said the Hurricane Signal Number 10 is expected to remain for some time as winds associated Typhoon Wipha battered Hong
A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday
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