Macao issues No. 8 signal for Typhoon Koinu

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MACAO, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) declared a "state of immediate prevention" on Sunday afternoon due to the approaching of Typhoon Koinu.

The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8, the third-highest level, and issued a blue storm surge warning at 16:30 local time.

It said Typhoon Koinu was located within 100 km of Macao at 16:00 local time, expecting the local winds and rains to strengthen.

As a precaution, local schools have suspended classes, buses have gradually stopped services in the afternoon, and ferry services have been called off. Additionally, a total of 77 flights were canceled on Sunday. Enditem

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