HONG KONG (AFP) - - Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning in five years Friday as Typhoon Nuri brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, halting trade on financial markets and shutting down most of the city.Flights were delayed, schools and most offices closed and bus and ferry services suspended as the southern Chinese territory prepared to take a direct hit from the storm.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the level-nine storm signal for the first time since 2003, signifying winds would intensify, and warned people not to venture outdoors.
Nuri weakened into a severe tropical storm after slamming into Hong Kong's east coast around 5:00 pm (0900 GMT) bringing winds of up to 85 kilometres (53 miles) per hour.
Dear God,I pray everyone is alright there.
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