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Despite Typhoon Wipha's T10 warning with wind speeds around 140 km/h, four Hong Kong Airlines flights from Chongqing, Tokyo, Beijing, and Denpasar successfully landed in Hong Kong, as pilots prioritized wind direction, speed, and crosswind limits over the warning signal, which did not directly influence their decision.
Typhoon Wipha caused widespread travel disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China, with flight cancellations, heavy rain, and strong winds reaching up to 62 mph, prompting people to seek shelter.
Hong Kong was severely affected by Typhoon Wipha, which caused injuries, tree falls, and widespread travel disruptions, including thousands of stranded travelers and numerous flight cancellations, before the weather warning was downgraded and normalcy began to return.
The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Halong Bay, Vietnam, has risen to 38 with several still missing, as rescuers search amid challenging weather conditions caused by Typhoon Wipha approaching the region.
Cathay Pacific canceled and delayed flights in Hong Kong as Typhoon Wipha approached, prompting the issuance of the second-highest storm signal and suspension of school activities, with full flight recovery expected in one to two days.