Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Summary
Typhoon Ragasa has hit southern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly two million people. Prior to reaching China, the typhoon caused severe flooding in Taiwan, resulting in at least 17 deaths after a lake burst. The storm, while downgraded from a super typhoon, remains powerful.Key Facts
- Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in southern China with top winds recorded at 241 km/h.
- Nearly two million people in China were evacuated due to the typhoon.
- In Taiwan, 17 people died after a barrier lake burst, causing severe flooding.
- The storm hit China's Hailing Island in Guangdong province at around 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
- In Hong Kong, 90 people were injured as the typhoon approached the area.
- Authorities in southern China issued red alerts for landslides and warned about seawater intrusion.
- Taiwanese authorities are conducting an inquiry into the evacuation process after the flooding disaster.
- The flooding in Taiwan washed away bridges, submerged vehicles, and left homes underwater, trapping residents.
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