Local weather expected to become unstable starting this afternoon; possibility of hoisting Signal No 8 between tonight and tomorrow morning is high, while the issuing of Signal No 9 is low.
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Batten down the hatches! Signal No 3 expected this afternoon, No 8 likely tonight or tomorrow morning. Residents warned to take precautions against flooding.
Health Bureau says people in Macao remain ‘inevitably’ prone to psychological problems like anxiety and mental stress due to ongoing pandemic.
Typhoon Ma-on will enter within 800 kilometres of Macao this evening with a chance of storm surge in the city.
Typhoon Ma-on predicted to enter the northern part of South China Sea midweek but its path and intensity are still uncertain.
Eight people living on the same floor and a cat were evacuated by firefighters while 28 others self-evacuated; Fire Services Bureau says a household appliance may have caused the fire.
Environmental Protection Bureau wants stakeholders to collect, recycle, treat and dispose of city’s waste electronic and electrical products.
New courses focus on health, while university has also launched a scholarship scheme to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Rector Professor Im Sio Kei urges freshmen to set goals, work hard and broaden horizons, while encouraging participation in scientific research and competitions.