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When there is a typhoon or rainstorm signal, take necessary precautions and make sure all loose items are properly fastened and all windows are closed.
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When typhoon signal No. 8 or above is hoisted, all normal activities on campus will stop.
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When typhoon signal No. 8 or 10; or a black rainstorm signal is hoisted, stay indoors wherever you are and do not leave the building until the signal is lowered and the condition is safe to do so.
Classes/Examinations Arrangement in case of Typhoon & Rainstorm Black Warning
All (including online) classes/examinations will be cancelled when Typhoon Signal No. 8 is to be hoisted within 2 hours.
If Signal No. 8 or Black Warning is lowered
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At or before 6:30 am, classes/examinations (including online) starting from 8:30 am and onwards will be held as scheduled.
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At or before 12 noon, classes/examinations (including online) starting from 2 pm and onwards will be held as scheduled, while classes/ examinations (including online) starting before 2 pm will be cancelled.
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At or before 4 pm, classes/examinations (including online) starting from 6 pm and onwards will be held as scheduled, while classes/ examinations (including online) starting before 6 pm will be cancelled.
If Signal No. 8 or above or Black Warning is still in place at 4 pm, all (including online) evening classes/examinations will be cancelled.
When Rainstorm Amber / Red Warning signal is in effect, all scheduled classes/examinations (including online) will be held as usual. |
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Hong Kong Observatory Warnings: Definitions and Meanings:
Observatory warnings are issued by the Hong Kong Observatory to the public through television, radio, and the Internet during adverse weather conditions.
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Standby Signal No. 1
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Strong Wind Signal No. 3
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No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal
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No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal
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No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal
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No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal
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Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9
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Hurricane Signal No. 10
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Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal
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Red Rainstorm Warning Signal
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Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
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Strong Monsoon Signal
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Thunderstorm Warning
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Landslip Warning
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Special Announcement on Flooding in the Northern New Territories
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Frost Warning
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Yellow Fire Danger Warning
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Red Fire Danger Warning
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Cold Weather Warning
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Very Hot Weather Warning
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Tsunami Warning
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