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Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive

The Hong Kong Observatory faced criticism for not raising a storm warning above No 3 during Typhoon Prapiroon, which brought 200km/h winds. Unions claimed workers were endangered as they continued to work under the lower signal, with winds causing damage like toppling cargo and trees.

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