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Bad Weather Arrangement

(applicable to both online and on-campus classes/examinations)

 


When Typhoon Signal No.8 or above/”Extreme Conditions” or “Black” Rainstorm Warning is issued Arrangement
Ceremony in progress Ceremony will continue until the end of the session. 
At or after 5:00 a.m. Ceremony starting at 9:00 a.m. will be cancelled
At or after 8:30 a.m.Ceremony starting at 12:30 p.m. will be cancelled.
At or after 12:00 n.n. Ceremony starting at 4:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

Typhoon or "Extreme Conditions" 

 

When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or "Extreme Conditions" is in placeArrangement
Classes in progressClasses will be suspended immediately.
Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
(Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled.)
Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
(Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled.)
After 3:00 p.m.Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
 

Rainstorm

 

"Amber" or "Red" Rainstorm Warning SignalArrangement
Is in force before office hoursStudents are expected to come to classes provided that it is permissible under the prevailing traffic and weather conditions.
Is issued in the middle of the dayClasses will continue and offices will remain open.


 

When "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal is issuedArrangement
Classes in progressClasses will continue until the end of the session.
Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
(Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled.)
Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
(Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled.)
After 3:00 p.m.Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

 

Typhoon or "Extreme Conditions" 
 

When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or "Extreme Conditions" is in placeArrangement
Examinations in progressExaminations will continue until the completion of the session.
Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Examinations starting at or before 1:30 p.m. will be postponed.
Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.Examinations starting at or before 6:00 p.m. will be postponed.
After 3:00 p.m.Examinations starting after 3:00 p.m. will be postponed.

 

Rainstorm

 

 "Amber" or "Red" Rainstorm Warning SignalArrangement
Is in forceExaminations will be held as scheduled.
However, students should be allowed to sit for make-up examinations if they cannot attend examinations owing to bad weather conditions.

 

When "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal is issuedArrangement
Examinations in progressExaminations will continue until the completion of the sessions.
Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Examinations starting at or before 1:30 p.m. will be postponed.
Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.Examinations starting at or before 6:00 p.m. will be postponed.
After 3:00 p.m.Examinations starting after 3:00 p.m. will be postponed.

 

  • All examinations postponed due to bad weather conditions will be conducted at the same hours on the first working day after the last day of the examination.
 Typhoon Signal No. 8 or aboveRainstorm "Amber" or "Red" Warning SignalRainstorm "Black" Warning Signal
Signal in force between 6:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Service suspended.

 

Service will resume as soon as practicable once the signal is removed.
 

Service remains normal.

Service suspended.

 

Service will resume as soon as practicable once the signal is removed.
 

Signal in force after 1:30 p.m.Service suspended.Service remains normal.Service suspended.
Signal issued during working hoursService suspended.Service remains normal.Service remains normal.

 

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