Hong Kong authorities issued a warning of “Hurricane Winds” this morning, which is the highest alarm grade as the hurricane uifa It is approaching the southern coast of China, forcing authorities to close kindergartens and schools and cancel about 500 flights.

Uafa was about 60 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong around 10:00 local time (05:00 Greek time) and continued to reinforce as it approached the coast of the Chinese province of Guangdong in southern China, announced the Meteorological Observatory.

This has raised the alarm to the highest level, the “T10”, which warns of “hurricane winds” that “are expected to blow at an average speed of 118 kilometers per hour or more”.

The hurricane is expected to bypass the Financial Center during today’s day about 50 kilometers south, “posing a significant threat to Hong Kong”.

The Chinese provinces of Hainan and Guangdong were also alerted, according to the official Chinese News Agency Nea China (Xinhua).

Hong Kong Air Force Representative announced today that approximately 500 flights canceled Due to the weather conditions, while about 400 others are expected to land or take off later in the day.

At the same time 200 people fled to temporary residence centers managed by the government.

Local newspapers wrote that large waves were observed openly Heng Fouena residential area located in the eastern part of the island of Hong Kong.

A man was introduced into the Public Hospital Emergency Unit This morning, according to local newspapers, and authorities have received more than 10 reports of the fall of trees.

Authorities also suspended activities today of kindergartens and schools while the Train routes have been reduced.

The last time Hong Kong had issued a “T10” level warning in 2023 and was for its passage superfall.

In the Philippines, two people are missing, according to authorities, after Uafa’s passage.