Typhoon in Hong Kong and Macau

I touched down Macau at almost 1pm on 23rd September. After grabbing my baggages, i walked pass a TurboJET ticketing counter at the arrival hall. Of course, i asked about the ferry service, wondering whether i’m able to purchase my ticket for the next day ferry, from Macau Ferry Pier to Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Was surprised when the lady alerted me about the typhoon and said they have no idea whether there’s any ferry sailing tomorrow. Macau hoist No.1 Typhoon signal when i arrived, Hong Kong with No.3 typhoon signal at the same time. Few hours later after i went for lunch while waiting for my room, typhoon signal has been raised to No.3 and an estimated of No.8 signal later of the day. Wind was really strong, which it blew my umbrella into a “u” shape instead if the normal “n”.

Not because of the typhoon, but i was too tired to wonder around outside, so i stayed at the hotel that night. My decision was right when there was a quick turn of typhoon signals. The night’s rest was terrifying and worried. Raindrops hitting hard on the window, as if the windows were cracking. Wind blew extremely strong, some roadside signs were down, banners splitting, motorbikes went lying on the road, and flood then came, as high as knee level. Sirens can be heard through out the night.

As the rain and wind continued till the next early morning, I was worried that there might be no ferry operating to HKIA. I need to get myself to HKIA to catch my flight at 1725pm, from Hong Kong to Chengdu. When Hong Kong leveled down their signals the next morning to No.3, Macau still have the signal of No.8. Hoping to get the soonest ferry to HKIA, i called the concierge to check further about the condition. It was already 9am and they were still not sure about the sailing schedules as TurboJET has not noticed the hotel when will the operation starts before the level down of typhoon signals (Macau still with No.8 typhoon signal during the morning). Finally, typhoon was leveled down at 930am, from No.8 to No.3. Promptly, we checked out and took the hotel’s shutter bus to Macau Ferry Pier. Bought 1230pm tickets and relieved, lots of people were unable to get 1230pm tickets. There was little wavy, still, and a bit rough during the sailing. Well, at least i make myself to reach HKIA. Again, rain poured from drops to heavy within minutes, i was lucky that that only happened after i walked out from the ferry and save reached Hong Kong Sky Pier.

Outside Metropark Hotel on 24th September morning, after the night’s strong wind, thunderstorm and flood.

Banners thorned and down in the morning at Macau.

Outside Macau Ferry Pier, some motorbikes were down.

Dirts swim in the sea @ Macau Ferry Pier, after flood.

Crowd at ticketing counter of Macau – HKIA, right after i bought my tickets, there were only few people lining up when i queue for mine.

People filling the ferry.

Strong wind n heavy rain after reaching Hong Kong Sky Pier.

Large crowd at HKIA, the day’s flight are all in mess, after last night’s (23rd September) 200 plus plane being delayed and canceled.

Crowd all over HKIA.

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