Typhoon Yinxing nears HK, causing uncertainties in Harbour swimming race

With Tropical Cyclone Yinxing approaching, the Hong Kong Observatory will issue a No. 1 alert signal between 12 noon and 3 pm tomorrow (Nov. 8), and the New World Harbour Race 2024, which will be held this Sunday (Nov. 10), may be affected.

The organizer said on social media platforms today (Nov. 7) that to safeguard the safety of swimmers, if typhoon signal No. 1 or above is still hoisted at 6 am on the day of the competition, or if there is any situation such as a red or black rainstorm warning signal, the competition will be canceled at that time.

According to the Hong Kong China Swimming Association, the competition will be canceled if typhoon signal No. 1 or above is still hoisted at 6:00 a.m. on the day of the competition, a red or black rainstorm warning signal is hoisted, a red tide is detected at the competition venue, or there is any unforeseen emergency that makes it unfit to conduct the sea swimming competition.

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