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The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) said it will downgrade the T8 storm signal to T3 at 10.20am – in time for students of afternoon primary and secondary schools to go back to class. The Observatory said winds are expected to weaken as Tropical Storm Toraji slowly moves away after coming within 130 (…)
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