Tropical storm Wipha is strengthening in intensity and its passage close to Macao on Sunday means that a no. 8 signal is not being ruled out
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Drivers have complained of the construction barricades and other equipment partially blocking the view of traffic lights and impeding the movement of motorcycles
Macao-based helpline, Peng On Tung, says that out of the 250 alarm calls that it receives per day, around 10 are heatstroke-related
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Hong Kong, the local observatory says it cannot rule out the possibility of a no. 8 signal on Sunday
Making weekend plans? Count on the weather being wet and windy, as a tropical storm moves across the South China Sea and skirts Macao
Local meteorologists are advising vulnerable populations to ‘stay in an indoor venue with moderate temperature and good ventilation’
Commemorative stamps and the “Let’s Explore the World Heritage!” programme have been launched in commemoration of the anniversary
Airport officials cited a possible engine mishap, with Air Macau pointing to a lightning strike as the possible cause
The strain, which was first detected in China, has since spread across the continent and beyond, and is also the most common variant in the United States