This article was first published on August 4, 2006.Observatory lashed over typhoon signalby Agnes Lam, Clifford Lo and Martin WongThe Observatory was under fire yesterday (August 3, 2006) for not hoisting a storm warning above the No 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon lashed some parts of the city with winds of up to 200km/h.Unions said workers had been put in danger as they had gone to work as required because a No 8 signal had not been hoisted, while the swirling winds toppled cargo, blew down trees, caused traffic and flight chaos and stranded thousands of people at the airport.
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Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive
In August 2006, Hong Kong's Observatory faced public criticism for not raising the storm warning signal higher than No. 3 during Typhoon Prapiroon.
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In August 2006, Hong Kong's Observatory faced public criticism for not raising the storm warning signal higher than No. 3 during Typhoon Prapiroon. Despite winds reaching up to 200 km/h in some areas, the Observatory's decision meant workers were required to go to their jobs, putting them in danger. Unions voiced concerns that this led to workers being exposed to hazardous conditions. The typhoon's strong winds caused significant disruption, toppling cargo, felling trees, creating traffic and flight chaos, and stranding thousands at the airport.
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The typhoon's effects included toppled cargo, downed trees, traffic and flight chaos, and thousands stranded at the airport.
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Unions stated that workers were put in danger by having to go to work without a No 8 signal being hoisted.
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The Observatory was criticized for not hoisting a storm warning above No 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon hit Hong Kong.
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Typhoon Prapiroon caused winds of up to 200km/h in some parts of the city.
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