Super Typhoon "Ragasa" is barreling toward the Pearl River Delta, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to issue the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 at 2:20 p.m. local time today (Sept. 23). The "Storm King" has the city on high alert, and residents have rolled out some unconventional typhoon-preparedness strategies, ranging from "rope-secured trash bins" to cars wrapped in thick plastic, leaving onlookers in stitches.
In Sha Tin's Tai Wai district, an orange garbage bin was spotted tied with a thick nylon rope in an attempt to keep it from being blown away by the fierce winds. Amused netizens joked, "If something wants to leave, no rope can stop it!"
Meanwhile, along the Whampao Promenade, additional green protective nets have been installed, offering dual protection against wind and dust.
Every typhoon brings sleepless nights for car owners worried about their vehicles braving the storm. Some proactive owners have gone the extra mile, covering their cars with thick plastic sheets in a bid to ensure "all-round protection" against the harsh winds and torrential rain.
In the lead-up to the storm, many residents have also taped their windows to prevent glass from shattering. The cityscape now features countless "X" or "米" patterns on windows. Some residents have gotten creative, adding decorative designs to their tape patterns.
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