A Vicious Blow: The Arrival of Typhoon Saola in Hong Kong

The typhoon's winds, tearing across land and sea with speeds in the vicinity of 140 km/h, are only a small indication of the ruin this natural phenomenon can inflict.

Fluctuating rainfall figures reaching unprecedented levels have resulted in widespread flooding across multiple regions.

Leading to substantial property damage, displaced populations, and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis.

The toll on human life, tragically, has not been insignificant.

Full recovery is anticipated to take months, if not years, as it is becoming increasingly evident that Saola’s impact may well be long-lasting.