[Photo Gallery]Looking back in 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut No. 10 blew up the glass in the office and went to work like a field battle
The damage caused by Typhoon Mangkhut in Hong Kong and its surrounding areas in 2018 is rare in recent years. In Hong Kong, more than 458 people were injured, more than 60,000 reports of fallen trees, and hundreds of glass windows or glass curtain walls were damaged, the most striking of which was the lower floor of Hung Hom Harbourfront Tower 2, where many glass windows were broken.
When Mangkhut was more than 1,100 kilometers away from Hong Kong, the Observatory issued the No. 1 alert signal, breaking all previous records. Subsequently, Hong Kong successively issued No. 8, No. 9, and even the highest level No. 10 typhoon signal, which lasted for 10 hours.
The destructive storm surge and huge waves caused serious flooding in many coastal areas, including Shing Mun River in Sha Tin, the coast of Tolo Harbor and Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po. Villagers had to be evacuated, and even vehicles and underground parking lots were flooded. Traffic was also severely affected. The MTR and several franchised bus routes were forced to suspend operations, and 889 flights were canceled at the airport. Even after the storm, several ferry terminals were too damaged to resume normal operations.
On the eve of the typhoon, many supermarkets and markets were panic-buying, and vegetables, fruits, and fruits were all sold out. (Photo by Miguel Candela/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
In Sham Shui Po, some businesses used adhesive tape to protect windows in the shape of a “rice” to prevent the glass from being blown. (Photo by Miguel Candela/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Firefighters dispatched lifeboats to carry out rescue operations in a village on the day the typhoon hit Hong Kong. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
Some citizens filmed videos in Xingfa Village without fear of the storm surge.
A man was taking pictures on the seashore when typhoon signal No. 10 was hoisted and the wind speed exceeded 200 kilometers per hour. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
During the typhoon signal on 10, a family of three was trapped in a village house on Praya Road, Lei Yue Mun. At that time, the police officers left with a girl in their arms. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
There were more than 60,000 cases of fallen trees in Hong Kong, causing traffic to be almost paralyzed, and firefighters were busy dealing with fallen trees on major arterial roads. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
The junction of Tong Chun Street and Chi Sin Street in Tseung Kwan O was severely flooded, and the water level exceeded half a car. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
Many glass windows on the lower floors of Tower 2 of Hung Hom Waterfront Plaza were blown out, the office was in chaos, and various items were scattered on the ground. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
“Mangosteen” caused a large number of trees to fall, and citizens were unable to go to work the next day, but the government did not announce a shutdown, and some citizens walked on the expressway on foot. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
After the typhoon, workers remove the collapsed bamboo and rattan scaffolding, which blocked the street, and similar situations can be seen in various districts. (Photo by Miguel Candela/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Many glass windows on the lower floors of Tower 2 of the Hung Hom Harbourfront were blown out. Employees and workers inspected the situation the next day, and the relevant places were not able to resume work in a short time. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
The Hong Kong government announced the suspension of classes for two consecutive days after the typhoon, but did not suspend work, causing widespread dissatisfaction. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
2023-08-31 14:44:12
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