The Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) said yesterday it estimates that September’s Super Typhoon Mangkhut caused Macau financial losses of 1.55 billion patacas – 520 million patacas in direct losses and 1.03 billion patacas in indirect ones.
Super Typhoon Mangkhut, which pummelled Macau on September 16, caused 40 injuries.
Residents have, in general, praised the government for the significant improvements in its disaster response to Super Typhoon Mangkhut, compared to when Super Typhoon Hato devastated Macau on August 23 last year – killing 10, injuring 244 and causing massive flooding in the city’s low-lying areas.
Firemen rescue residents affected by serious flooding in Avenida do Almirante Lacerda on September 16 when Super Typhoon Mangkhut pummelled Macau. Photo: Iong Tat Choi
