China has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and businesses in at least 10 cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches its southern coast. This storm has been officially recognized as the strongest of the year, with Hong Kong upgrading its typhoon warning to level eight, just two levels below the maximum.
Ragasa, described as the King of Storms, is expected to hit Guangdong province on Wednesday, posing a significant threat to many regions, potentially affecting millions.
As the storm approaches, about 370,000 individuals have already been evacuated, and residents are taking precautions, such as taping windows and stacking sandbags in front of their shops.
On Tuesday, panic purchasing led to empty supermarket shelves, as people rushed to stock up on essentials in anticipation of severe weather disruptions that are expected to persist. Hong Kong International Airport has warned of significant flight disruptions until the storm passes.
The weather agency has outlined the catastrophic potential of the storm, with predictions of heavy rainfall, high winds, and coastal flooding. Previous storms of this magnitude have caused considerable economic damages, underlining the need for preparedness.
While some areas have experienced immediate evacuation measures, experts emphasize the effect of climate change on these weather patterns, predicting that storms will likely become more intense over time. Ragasa previously impacted the Philippines, reportedly leading to one death there while causing evacuations ahead of its eventual landfall in China.
In response to the approaching storm, numerous flights have been canceled in Hong Kong, with residents remaining on high alert for the hazardous weather that Ragasa is expected to bring.
Ragasa, described as the King of Storms, is expected to hit Guangdong province on Wednesday, posing a significant threat to many regions, potentially affecting millions.
As the storm approaches, about 370,000 individuals have already been evacuated, and residents are taking precautions, such as taping windows and stacking sandbags in front of their shops.
On Tuesday, panic purchasing led to empty supermarket shelves, as people rushed to stock up on essentials in anticipation of severe weather disruptions that are expected to persist. Hong Kong International Airport has warned of significant flight disruptions until the storm passes.
The weather agency has outlined the catastrophic potential of the storm, with predictions of heavy rainfall, high winds, and coastal flooding. Previous storms of this magnitude have caused considerable economic damages, underlining the need for preparedness.
While some areas have experienced immediate evacuation measures, experts emphasize the effect of climate change on these weather patterns, predicting that storms will likely become more intense over time. Ragasa previously impacted the Philippines, reportedly leading to one death there while causing evacuations ahead of its eventual landfall in China.
In response to the approaching storm, numerous flights have been canceled in Hong Kong, with residents remaining on high alert for the hazardous weather that Ragasa is expected to bring.
