Think of it like the ultimate boss level in your favorite video game: mega rains, gale-force winds, and communities teaming up to face nature’s power. That’s Super Typhoon Ragasa for you! 🌪️🎮
Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the year, is forecast to make landfall along the Chinese mainland’s southern coast, especially the Guangdong Province, on Wednesday. Weather models suggest it could be the most powerful storm to hit the region in 2023.
On the island of Taiwan, Taiwan authorities reported 14 people dead, 34 injured, and 124 missing as Ragasa unleashed torrential downpours and strong gusts.
Key impacts so far:
- Extreme rainfall set to peak on Wednesday in Guangdong Province.
- Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 10 Hurricane Signal, its highest-level tropical cyclone warning, early Wednesday, followed by a yellow rainstorm alert.
- State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised the emergency response to Level III for Guangdong Province and Hainan Province.
- Over 1.04 million people relocated in Guangdong Province by Tuesday evening to safer ground.
In the Philippines, Ragasa triggered flooding and landslides, leaving at least five people dead, four missing, and many more injured.
As Ragasa shifts westward toward the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Thursday, residents and travelers are urged to stay alert, follow local guidance, and keep emergency kits ready. Pack extra patience if you have travel plans—flight delays and cancellations are on the horizon! 🧳✈️
Stay tuned for live updates on this powerful storm sweeping through Asia. Be safe, stay informed! 💦⚡
Reference(s):
China braces for Ragasa, possibly the strongest storm of the year
cgtn.com
