Hong Kong was hit by Typhoon Hope in August 1979, resulting in 12 deaths and widespread economic damage across the city

by Staff Reporters

This article was first published on August 3, 1979

Threats of widespread landslides and flooding hang over Hong Kong today as it licks its wounds from Typhoon Hope.

Weathermen have forecast heavy rains – totalling about 100 mm – in the wake of the strongest typhoon in eight years.