Downed trees and flooding as Super Typhoon Saola passes through Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Saola brushed past Hong Kong on September 1 and 2, 2023, downing trees and causing flooding in low-lying areas. The city was all but shut down, as the Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest hurricane No 10 signal for the first time since 2018. Officials had called on residents to stay indoors and be on the highest alert, but the city was spared from any major damage.