Super Typhoon Huajiasa: Fish Flood the Streets of Macau! 🐠

When Typhoons Bring Fish to Your Doorstep 🐟🌪️

Imagine this: a massive storm sweeps through your city, uprooting trees, flooding streets, and then—wait for it—filling those same flooded streets with live fish swimming around like they own the place! This was exactly the case with Super Typhoon Huajiasa, a fierce weather visitor who decided to add an unexpected twist to its Macau visit.

The Storm That Brought More Than Wind and Rain

Super Typhoon Huajiasa wasn’t just about howling winds and heavy rains. After it brushed past Hong Kong and slammed Macau, the city meteorological bureau raised a No. 10 signal, the highest alert for tropical storms. But as afternoon rolled around, the winds weakened to a gentler No. 8 Southeast Gale signal. And while many were bracing for the worst, nature was cooking up a surprise.

After the floodwaters *started* to recede, residents found something unexpected: streets full of live fish! Yes, you read that right—fish swimming freely where cars and scooters usually roam. It was as if Mother Nature was saying, "Here, have dinner on me!" 🐠😁

Macau Residents Turned Fish Hunters 🦦🎣

While most people dodge floods, Macau locals took another approach. In areas like Avenida de Venceslau de Morais and Rua do Canal dos Barcos, residents grabbed their baskets—not umbrellas—and headed out for an impromptu fish-catching festival. It’s not every day you get a fresh seafood buffet delivered by a typhoon!

This playful response to a severe storm is a testament to how people find humor and joy even in tough times. Instead of sulking about the weather, Macau showed resilience with a grin (and a fishing net) 😄.

Lessons From Typhoon Huajiasa

While flooding is certainly no joke, this event reminds us that sometimes nature’s surprises can spark laughter and community spirit. So next time a storm comes around, keep your raincoat—but maybe also your fishing gear! 🎣😉