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TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2016

TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2016

1.1 Locations of anemometers and tide gauge stations mentioned in this annual report

2.1 Monthly frequencies of the occurrence of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 2016
2.2 Tracks of the nine tropical cyclones affecting Hong Kong in 2016
2.3 Visible satellite imagery of Super Typhoon Meranti (1614) at peak intensity at 2 p.m. on 13 September 2016

3.1.1a Track of the tropical depression on 26 – 27 May 2016
3.1.1b Track of the tropical depression in the vicinity of Hong Kong
3.1.2 Rainfall distribution on 26 – 27 May 2016
3.1.3 Visible satellite imagery at 2:00 p.m. on 27 May 2016
3.1.4 Radar image of the tropical depression at around 12:24 p.m. on 27 May 2016

3.2.1 Track of Mirinae (1603) on 25 – 28 July 2016
3.2.2 Rainfall distribution on 26 July 2016
3.2.3 Visible satellite imagery around 5 p.m. on 27 July 2016
3.2.4 Radar echoes captured at 2 p.m. on 26 July 2016

3.3.1a Track of Nida (1604) on 29 July – 3 August 2016
3.3.1b Track of Nida near Hong Kong
3.3.2 Rainfall distribution on 31 July – 2 August 2016
3.3.3a 10-minute mean wind direction and speed recorded at various stations in Hong Kong at 2:30 a.m. on 2 August 2016
3.3.3b 10-minute mean wind direction and speed recorded at various stations in Hong Kong at 8:20 a.m. on 2 August 2016
3.3.4 Traces of mean sea-level pressure recorded at the Observatory Headquarters and Ta Kwu Ling on 1 – 2 August 2016
3.3.5 Tide and storm surge recorded at Quarry Bay on 1 – 2 August 2016
3.3.6 Visible satellite imagery around 5 p.m. on 1 August 2016
3.3.7a Image of radar echoes at 11 p.m. on 1 August 2016
3.3.7b Image of radar echoes at 5 a.m. on 2 August 2016
3.3.7c Image of radar echoes at 9 a.m. on 2 August 2016
3.3.8 The scaffolding of a commercial building at Fleming Road in Wan Chai collapsed
3.3.9 A satellite dish of around six feet was blown down to the pavement under strong winds in Sheung Wan
3.3.10 Landslide at Barker Road under the influence of Nida
3.3.11 Tree blown down near Lei King Wan in Sai Wan Ho during the passage of Nida

3.4.1 Track of Dianmu (1608) on 17 - 20 August 2016
3.4.2 Rainfall distribution on 17 – 18 August 2016
3.4.3 Visible satellite imagery around 8 a.m. on 19 August 2016
3.4.4 Radar echoes captured at 8 p.m. on 17 August 2016

3.5.1 Track of Meranti (1614) on 10 – 15 September 2016
3.5.2a Infra-red satellite imagery around 2 p.m. on 13 September 2016
3.5.2b Infra-red satellite imagery around 2 a.m. on 15 September 2016

3.6.1 Track of Megi (1617) on 22 – 29 September 2016
3.6.2a Infra-red satellite imagery around 2 a.m. on 27 September 2016
3.6.2b Visible satellite imagery around 2 p.m. on 28 September 2016

3.7.1 Track of Aere (1619) on 5 – 14 October 2016
3.7.2 Rainfall distribution on 6 – 9 October 2016
3.7.3a Visible satellite imagery around 2 p.m. on 7 October 2016
3.7.3b Visible satellite imagery around 8 a.m. on 13 October 2016
3.7.4 Image of radar echoes at 8 p.m. on 7 October 2016

3.8.1 Track of Sarika (1621) on 13 – 19 October 2016
3.8.2 Rainfall distribution on 16 – 19 October 2016
3.8.3a Infra-red satellite imagery around 11 p.m. on 15 October 2016
3.8.3b Infra-red satellite imagery around 8 p.m. on 17 October 2016
3.8.3c Visible satellite imagery around 4 p.m. on 19 October 2016
3.8.4a Radar echoes captured at 5 a.m. on 18 October 2016
3.8.4b Radar echoes captured at 4 p.m. on 19 October 2016
3.8.5 Severe flooding at Ching Cheung Road and Chai Wan Road on 19 October 2016

3.9.1a Track of Haima (1622) on 14 – 22 October 2016
3.9.1b Track of Haima near Hong Kong
3.9.2 Rainfall distribution on 20 – 21 October 2016
3.9.3 10-minute mean wind direction and speed recorded at various stations in Hong Kong at 11:00 a.m. on 21 October 2016
3.9.4 Traces of mean sea-level pressure recorded at the Observatory Headquarters and Tai Po on 21 October 2016
3.9.5a Infra-red satellite imagery around 8 p.m. on 18 October 2016
3.9.5b Visible satellite imagery around 3 p.m. on 20 October 2016
3.9.6a Image of radar echoes at 9 a.m. on 21 October 2016
3.9.6b Image of radar echoes at 1 p.m. on 21 October 2016
3.9.7 Trees blown down near Lai Chi Kok Fire Station