Bad Weather Arrangement

Bad Weather Arrangement

The followings are the special arrangements during bad weather:

  • When Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 or Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, all conference programs will continue to be held as scheduled, unless otherwise announced by the organizer.
  • When the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal will be issued within the next 2 hours, special arrangements may be required based on the prevailing weather situation. Conference participants can call the Conference Manager at 6765 8066 or visit the conference website to check for any special arrangements.
  • When Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, the following arrangements shall apply:

    For conference programs not yet started

    Weather Condition Action to be Taken
    Morning Session
    Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force at or after 6:30am All morning activities (9:00am to 2:00pm) will be suspended until further notice.
    Afternoon Session
    Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is cancelled at or before 11:00am All afternoon activities will be resumed at 2:00pm in the scheduled order *.
    Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force after 11:00am All afternoon activities (2:00pm to 5:00pm or 5:30pm) will be suspended until further notice. Please call the Conference Secretariat or visit the conference website for the contingency arrangement.

    For Programs already started

    Weather Condition Action to be Taken
    Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (or above) is issued All programs will be suspended immediately and contingency arrangement will be announced.
    Black Rainstorm Warning is issued All programs will continue until the end of that session, unless the organizer announces that session be suspended.