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Hong Kong issues the highest level of storm warning as Typhoon Wipha approaches

Hong Kong issued the highest storm warning Sunday, as Typhoon Wipha brought wind and rain to the territory with winds exceeding 167 km/h (103 miles/h). More than 200 flights were cancelled.

The city's meteorological observatory increased its storm warning to No. The city's weather observatory raised its storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am (0120 GMT). It said that it expects it to stay at this level "for a while".

The warning indicated that Wipha would skirt 50 km south of the observatory. The observatory reported that a hurricane-force wind was affecting southern Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific Airways has cancelled all flights departing or arriving at Hong Kong Airport between the hours of 5 am and 6 pm on Sunday. It waived the ticket change fee and made arrangements to allow customers to rebook.

On Sunday, most public transportation was suspended including ferries due to high sea swells. (Reporting and editing by Christopher Cushing; Colleen howe)

(source: Reuters)