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| Still current at: 22 November 2009
Updated: 20 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (British visitor numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Natural disasters
The typhoon season in Hong Kong normally runs from April to October. Typhoons very occasionally hit Hong Kong and may cause flooding and landslides. Warning is given in advance. Public offices shut down when the "Typhoon 8" signal is hoisted.
You should monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). You can also access National Hurricane Centre for updates. See Tropical Cyclones for more details.
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Contacts
Hong Kong, British Consulate-General
Address:
1 Supreme Court Road
Hong Kong
Telephone:
(+852) 2901 3182 UK Trade & Investment
(+852) 2901 3277 Press & Public Affairs
(+852) 2901 3281 Consular
(+852) 2901 3222 Passport
Fax:
(+852) 2901 3066
Office hours:
Office hours, Monday-Friday:
08:30-17:15 (Local time)
00:30-09:15 (GMT)
Website: http://ukinhongkong.fco.gov.uk/en/
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