Hong Kong braces for Wipha: all you need to know about cyclone and potential T8

Hong Kong is on alert as Tropical Storm Wipha draws closer, with heavy rain and gusty winds expected to batter the city over the weekend.

A steering committee headed by the city’s No 2 official, Eric Chan Kwok-ki, convened a meeting on Friday afternoon to step up preparations.

The Emergency Transport Coordination Centre is also in operation, while emergency response teams, including those from the fire services, police, the Civil Aid Service and the Auxiliary Medical Service are on standby.

About 240 locations across the city that are prone to flooding have been inspected and cleared, while 180 response teams have been put on standby to inspect and clear drainage channels.

The Post looks at everything you need to know about the approaching tropical cyclone.