Super typhoon heads to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China after lashing Philippines
Summary
A super typhoon named Ragasa has moved from the Philippines and is now approaching Hong Kong, southern China, and Taiwan. Evacuations and preparations are underway in these regions as the storm brings strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon has already caused significant disruptions, such as power outages and cancelled flights.Key Facts
- The typhoon caused thousands to evacuate in northern Philippines villages.
- Hong Kong officials warned the storm might be as destructive as past typhoons Hato (2017) and Mangkhut (2018).
- Ragasa has winds of up to 220 kilometers per hour (137 mph).
- Hong Kong anticipates flight disruptions, with over 500 Cathay Pacific flights potentially cancelled.
- Taiwan predicts heavy rain and is being affected by the typhoon's strong wind and rain bands.
- Shenzhen, China, plans to evacuate around 400,000 people from flood-prone areas.
- The typhoon has knocked out power in parts of the Philippines and forced many people to evacuate to safer areas.
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