S’poreans can go ahead to vote in HK despite upcoming Super Typhoon Saola
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At 2.40am on Friday, Hong Kong raised its No. 8 storm warning for the upcoming Super Typhoon Saola.
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SINGAPORE - Singaporeans in Hong Kong can proceed to cast their votes at the overseas polling station there from 8am to 8pm on Friday, despite Super Typhoon Saola approaching the city.
However, for safety reasons, they are told to monitor the latest advice from the local authorities closely before planning to head outdoors, said the Elections Department (ELD) on Friday morning.
Those voting at the overseas polling station are advised to cast their votes before 8pm. They are also encouraged to vote early to avoid overcrowding, which might occur near the closing time.
Singaporeans who decide not to vote due to the approaching typhoon can contact the ELD to restore their names to the Registers of Electors, it added.
After the ELD has restored their names to the registers, these Singaporeans may continue to vote in future elections, as long as they remain eligible.
At 2.40am on Friday, Hong Kong raised its No. 8 storm warning for Super Typhoon Saola. The storm is currently packing winds of 205kmh. China has also issued its highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong.
