Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and Philippines

Mongabay
Sep 24, 2025, 7:00 am114 pts
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, has caused massive destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines before slamming ashore in southern China. The typhoon whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on Wednesday. In Taiwan, 17 people died…

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