Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Southern China, Triggering Extensive Evacuations

Facing the impending arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa, China has mobilized to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. Schools and select businesses in at least ten cities have been ordered to close. Hong Kong has increased its typhoon warning to level eight, signaling the storm’s increasing intensity. Ragasa is anticipated to strike China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 370,000 individuals. Public warnings have been issued by authorities, emphasizing the potential for dire consequences. The Chinese meteorological agency has designated Ragasa as the “King of Storms” due to its destructive potential. The storm is projected to move towards northern Vietnam in the following days, with potential impacts on a large population.