At least two people have been injured due to severe weather brought on by Typhoon Koinu, which pummelled Macao overnight with gale force winds.
Macao weather
Public transport has been suspended, flights cancelled and emergency shelters opened as Typhoon Koinu skirts close to the territory.
Unsettled weather is forecast for later in the week as the storm enters the South China Sea on its journey toward coastal Guangdong.
The remnants of Typhoon Haikui are being felt in the city, with meteorologists warning of bad weather for most of the day and advising residents to monitor for updates.
Prepare for wind, showers, thunderstorms, and storm surges over the coming days, as Super Typhoon Saola makes its way closer to Macao.
The reptiles love the warmer weather, the Municipal Affairs Bureau says. And if you get bitten, don’t try to suck the venom from the wound – that’s a piece of Hollywood tomfoolery.
Cold weather expected for the next few days, with thermometer dipping to 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Weather bureau tells residents to wrap up.
Last time weather dipped so low was in January 2016; weekend will be very cold and dry, according to the weather bureau.
Temperatures to fall to 12°C or below, while the thermometer is due to plunge to 7°C at the weekend as winter monsoon sweeps over the city.
