Hong Kong Mosques Close as Typhoon Wipha Triggers Highest Storm Warning

TL;DR:

• Residents urged to stay indoors.
• Mosques in Hong Kong closed due to Typhoon Wipha (T10 alert).
• All prayers and services suspended for safety.

Hong Kong – July 20, 2025 – Hong Kong’s Observatory raised the T10 storm-signal—the city’s most severe warning level—this morning as Typhoon Wipha approached.

At 4:10 pm, the signal was lowered from T10 to T8, and officials expect a further downgrade to the No. 3 strong wind signal between 7 pm and 9 pm as the typhoon moves away.

Residents have been told to remain indoors until wind speeds calm and conditions improve.

In line with established safety procedures, all major mosques and prayer halls in the territory suspended congregational prayers and closed their premises when the T8+ warning was announced.

The closures follow standard protocol: when a T8 or higher signal is hoisted, religious gatherings are put on hold and facilities locked to protect worshipers.

Mosque administrators posted notices on social media and at entrances, directing visitors to check official updates before planning any return.

Typhoon Wipha brought strong gusts and heavy rain to the region, forcing cancellation of over 500 flights and leading to the postponement of the annual Hong Kong Book Fair.

Public transportation services slowed or halted entirely during the height of the warning, and non-essential government offices remained closed.

As the storm-signal levels drop, mosque leaders plan to reopen step by step, coordinating with authorities to ensure safety measures are in place before resuming prayer services.

Worshipers are advised to monitor weather advisories and mosque announcements for confirmation of reopening times.

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