Hong Kong saw floods, cancelled flights and at least 30 people seeking medical attention as storm Wipha prompted a typhoon 10 signal on Sunday.

HONG KONG -- The week-long 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), along with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks, concluded on Tuesday, attracting a total of 890,000 visits.

Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

The Hong Kong Observatory on Friday issued the Amber Rainstorm warning signal at 11.15am as tropical cyclone Wipha edges closer to Hong Kong.

Extremely hot weather is expected to persist due to the outer subsiding air of the tropical cyclone. The Labour Department has reminded employers and employees to take appropriate measures to prevent heat stroke.

Tropical storm Wipha is on course to enter within 800 kilometres of Macau tomorrow, with the signal no.1 alert to be issued.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Standby Signal No 1 at 2:20 am on Saturday, after Tropical Cyclone Wipha moved to within 800 kilometres of Hong