Arrival and departure flights affected by continuous low visibility of less than 200 meters Friday morning in Hong Kong have returned to normal, Hong Kong Airport Authority said in a press release.

Visibility at the Hong Kong International Airport improved after 10:30 am and aircraft movements resumed normal. By 11:00 am, 23 arrival flights and 23 departure flights were delayed.

Moreover, the arrival of a US navy aircraft carrier and battle fleet were also delayed Friday.

At least nine passenger ships to and from the Chinese mainland were suspended Friday because of heavy fog in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. Some of the passenger ships to the Chinese mainland will continue to be suspended Friday afternoon, while others are expected to resume operation.

Hong Kong Observatory forecasts that the visibility will be improved later Friday when north-east monsoon arrives in south China.

Source: Xinhua