The Archive · 1933

Typhoon Strikes Hongkong

Hongkong, July 30.

The typhoon which was reported 120 miles away on Friday struck Hongkong yesterday. Early in the morning, storm signals were sent up by the local observatory warning all vessels to seek shelter. Shipping, in the harbour was at a complete standstill all day as the typhoon blew with full force. It is reported be travelling in a northwesterly And Hankow Too Hankow, July 30.

Hankow.was in the' grip of a severe typhoon yesterday, from noon until well into the night. However, the storm did not bring any relief in the form of cooler weather

mained high—Kuo Min. the temperature and, humidity ree

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