Typhoon Ragasa has slammed into southern China’s densely populated coastline, bringing torrential rains, powerful winds, and widespread destruction just days after leaving at least 14 people dead in Taiwan.
The storm made landfall early Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents across Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Authorities reported massive flooding in low-lying areas, disrupted transport networks, and power outages affecting millions of households.
China’s emergency response teams have been deployed to the hardest-hit regions, with military units assisting in rescue operations. State media said schools and businesses were ordered to close as officials warned of landslides and storm surges.The devastation follows Ragasa’s deadly sweep through Taiwan, where authorities confirmed at least 14 fatalities and dozens of injuries.
Entire neighborhoods were submerged, roads washed away, and thousands of homes left without electricity. Taiwan’s President pledged rapid relief efforts, describing the storm as one of the most destructive in recent memory.Meteorologists warn that although Ragasa has begun to weaken, its heavy rains could continue for days, raising fears of secondary disasters such as flooding and mudslides.
Neighboring countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines, remain on high alert as the typhoon moves further inland.The dual impact on Taiwan and China has drawn international attention, with humanitarian groups calling for urgent assistance to affected communities.
Climate experts also point to Ragasa as a reminder of the growing intensity of storms in the Asia-Pacific, fueled by rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns.
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