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    Research Forum 2019

    Impacts of Super Typhoon Mangkhut
    (3 May 2019)

    The Hong Kong Observatory organized the Research Forum "Impacts of Super Typhoon Mangkhut" on 3 May 2019. Speakers from government departments, public utility companies and local universities were invited to share their observations and experience during the passage of Mangkhut and the latest research results on typhoon impacts. The forum provided a platform for participants to discuss research needs to cope with similar challenges in the future and to foster collaboration among stakeholders in different sectors for the betterment of the society.


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    Programme


    Topic Speaker
    Inspiration of Mangkhut
    		 Ms Sandy SONG
    Hong Kong Observatory
    Flood Attack during Mangkhut
    		 Mr F K CHEUNG
    Drainage Services Department
    Landslides due to Mangkhut and Severe Historical Rainstorms
    		 Mr K H CHU
    Civil Engineering and Development Department
    Impacts of Mangkhut on Rescue Operation
    		 Mr S Y NG
    Fire Services Department
    Impacts of Mangkhut on Traffic and Transport in Hong Kong
    		 Ms Wendy LEUNG
    Transport Department
    Impacts of Mangkhut on Airport Operations
    		 Ms Emily CHU
    Airport Authority Hong Kong
    Is Urban Household Emergency Preparedness Associated with Short-Term Impact Reduction after a Super Typhoon in Subtropical City?
    		 Professor Emily CHAN
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Impacts of Mangkhut on CLP's Facilities
    		 Mr Thomas LEUNG
    CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
    Impacts of Typhoon Mangkhut on Trees
    		 Professor C Y JIM
    The Education University of Hong Kong
    Challenges Faced and Lessons Learnt in Mangkhut
    		 Mr Allan FUNG
    MTR Corporation
    Observed and Projected Changes in Intensity of Tropical Cyclones in the South China Sea and along the South China Coast
    		 Professor Johnny CHAN
    City University of Hong Kong
    Storm Surge in Hong Kong Waters: Hydrodynamics and Modeling
    		 Professor J P GAN
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Wind Impacts on Buildings in Hong Kong due to Mangkhut
    		 Professor Y G LI
    The University of Hong Kong
    Disaster Impact Analysis: What Can AI Do?
    		 Professor Keith CHAN
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


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