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Watch: Typhoon Ragasa leaves trail of destruction as 17 killed in Taiwan

Watch: Typhoon Ragasa leaves trail of destruction as 17 killed in Taiwan

Summary

Typhoon Ragasa caused significant damage as it moved through parts of Asia, leading to the evacuation of around two million people in China's Guangdong province and resulting in at least 17 deaths in Taiwan. The storm also impacted the Philippines, Hong Kong, and southern China, with reports of a barrier lake bursting in Taiwan and flooding in Hong Kong.

Key Facts

  • Typhoon Ragasa forced nearly two million people to leave their homes in Guangdong, China.
  • The storm was called the "king of storms" by Chinese weather experts.
  • It killed at least one person in the Philippines before affecting other areas.
  • In Taiwan, at least 17 people died due to a barrier lake bursting.
  • The typhoon affected Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China.
  • It made landfall in Yangjiang, China at 17:00 local time (09:00 GMT).
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