Super Typhoon Ragasa Races Toward Hong Kong, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
Summary
Super Typhoon Ragasa is heading toward Hong Kong and China's Guangdong province, causing major travel disruptions and prompting authorities to warn of a potential large-scale disaster. Flights have been canceled, schools closed, and emergency measures put in place as the storm is expected to hit on Wednesday.Key Facts
- Hundreds of flights in East Asia are canceled due to the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa.
- The storm is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum winds around 143 mph.
- Hong Kong raised its cyclone warning to level 8, which is the third-highest.
- All flights by Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and HK Express are suspended from Tuesday night until Thursday morning.
- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stated significant community threats and expanded safety measures.
- Guangdong province in China warned about possible "catastrophic" impacts and raised its wind emergency to the highest level.
- The storm killed at least three people in the Philippines and caused disruptions as it moved to the South China Sea.
- Schools in Hong Kong and neighboring Chinese regions are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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