The HK Observatory has lowered all typhoon signals as Typhoon Dujuan moves away, leaving little damage to Hong Kong.

Those who where due to attend court hearings yesterday but were affected by the issuing of tropical cyclone signal No. 8, including the jurors, should do so at 9:30am today.

All courts, judiciaries, registries and judiciary offices will open as usual.

Transport operators, including most ferries, have resumed normal service. Commuters with questions or complaints can call the 1823 hotline.

The Hospital Authority's general out-patient clinics, specialist clinics including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, geriatric and psychiatric day hospitals have resumed service.

In the image, the green dot shows Dujuan's location at 8am yesterday, the red dot shows its estimated position at 8am today, and the blue dot shows its forecast position at 8am on Thursday.

Little damage in typhoon's wake

Although Dujuan battered the area with winds of up to 150km per hour, Hong Kong suffered surprisingly little damage throughout the storm. There were 22 casualties, 14 men and eight women. Of them, two men and a woman were admitted to hospitals in stable condition.

A power failure in Yuen Long affected about 300 households. CLP Power was following it up and service was expected to resume normal soon.

A total of 85 cases of fallen trees were reported. There were two minor landslips at Tai O and Stubbs Road in Wan Chai. Five reports of minor flooding in NT North, Tai Po and Yuen Long were received.

The Buildings Department received 26 emergency calls concerning dangerous signboards, fallen concrete or plaster, as well as fallen glass. Sixteen cases were attended to.

The Home Affairs Department has set up a public enquiry service hotline, 2835 1473.

Storm continues heading west

At 3am, Typhoon Dujuan was centred about 170 kilometres west of the HK Observatory (near 22.4 degrees north, 112.5 degrees east) and is forecast to move west at about 30 kilometres per hour across western Guangdong and weaken gradually.

To see the storm's track, click here.

Safety measures

* The Home Affairs Department opened 27 temporary shelters for people in need of accommodation during the storm. Call the department's Emergency Co-ordination Centre on 2835 1473 for details. As at 1.30 am, a total of 326 users were registered.

* During the passage of the typhoon, 75 arrival and 76 departure flights were cancelled, while 59 arrival (including five diverted flights) and 56 departure flights were delayed.

* The HK Jockey Club cancelled tonight's race meeting as well as last night's Mark 6 draw.

Typhoon transport arrangements

At noon yesterday, the department activated the Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre to monitor the public transport service and road conditions. It liaised with public transport operators and Government departments to gather information and coordinate necessary action.

Ferry services suspended 

Ferry services were suspended. Passengers are asked to listen to radio broadcasts for updated information.

The Information Services Department's Combined Information Centre for Typhoon Dujuan was shut down at 2.40am.

Congestion is expected in the vicinity of the Kwai Chung Container Port after the typhoon passes. Police advise drivers to avoid using Tsing Kwai Highway, West Kowloon Highway, Kwai Chung Road and Tsuen Wan Road.

Container vehicle drivers are advised to use one of the five holding areas in Container Port Road for waiting, and to display their destination cards. They should not block the roads by waiting and should follow the Police officers' instructions and listen to the radio on the news of the traffic situation.