Observatory cancels typhoon signals as Toraji weakens

[RTHK] - 11/14/2024

The Observatory cancelled all tropical cyclone warning signals at 1.20am on Friday as Typhoon Toraji weakened and the threat to Hong Kong receded. . However, the Observatory said it's still monitoring another tropical cyclone, Tropical Cyclone Usagi. It said Tropical Cyclone Usagi is currently (…)



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