Events tagged: typhoon

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1841 1841 Typhoon

The similarity of the typhoon that affected Hong Kong in 1937 to 'Wanda' in 1962 has been referred to in other publications. It may be of interest… read more

1871 1871 Typhoon

Lowest barometer reading 29inch = 969 mbar, corresponding to a wind speed of about 170km/h.

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1900 Typhoon November 9th-10th 1900

 

41. The following is a copy of the report on the damaging typhoon which occurred on the night of November 9th-10th :

 

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1957 1957 Typhoon Gloria
wreck a.

Notes from HK Observatory:

Typhoon Gloria in September moved first to the west-northwest, and then turned… read more

1971 1971 Typhoon Rose

Max. windspeed: 220 km/h (140 mph)

Deaths: 110, among these 88 people on the sunken ferry boat SS Fat Shan.

Rainfall on August 17: 288.1 mm

The daily total rainfall of 288.1… read more

2017 2017 Typhoon Hato
Typhoon Hato hits Lei Yue Mun

There were over 5,300 reports of fallen trees, many incidents of falling objects, one report of landslide as well as a number of flooding reports. Two police officers were hit on the head by… read more