Second storm hits Hong Kong and Macau amid typhoon recovery

A powerful storm lashed Hong Kong and Macau on Sunday, just days after a punishing typhoon swept through southern China and claimed at least 18 lives.Both cities raised a Typhoon 8 signal -- the third-highest warning level -- early Sunday morning as severe tropical storm "Pakhar" made landfall in the region, where emergency workers were still battling to repair Wednesday's damage.Around 300 flights were cancelled or delayed Sunday, a spokesperson from Hong Kong's Airport Authority said.