According to the assessment of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, the Orange Storm Surge Warning is issued as of 20:00 on 24 August 2022 under the impact of the strong Tropical Cyclone “Ma-on”. The Typhoon Signal No.8 will be issued later. In accordance with the Dispatch of the Chief Executive, pursuant to Article 8, Item 1 of Article 9, and Sub-item 7 of Item 1 of Article 11 of Law No. 11/2020 (Civil Protection Legal Regime), in order to safeguard the life and property of citizens, the Macao Special Administrative Region declares a state of immediate prevention as of 20:00 on 24 August 2022.