Typhoon Alice's Legacy: A Chapter in Hong Kong's Weathered Past The discovery of an old SCMP article from 1961 has shed light on a lesser known chapter in Hong Kong's history – the impact of Typhoon Alice.
The storm claimed four lives and injured around 20, but its effects were relatively minor compared to another severe typhoon that ravaged the city just a year prior.
The Fragility of Urban Resilience Hong Kong's vulnerability to natural disasters is well documented, with its unique geography making it susceptible to typhoons and other extreme weather events.