Taiwan records 14 victims and Philippines 10; China and Hong Kong have thousands in shelters and more than 700 flights canceled
At least 24 people died in Taiwan and the Philippines because of the Ragasa Superirty, named the world’s most intense tropical cyclone in 2025, until this Wednesday (24.Set.2025). The phenomenon also hit Hong Kong and southern China, especially Guangdong Province, and had a strong impact throughout the region.
Local authorities report millions of displaced, hundreds of missing and hundreds of canceled. The winds reached more than 220 km/h, knocked down trees, flooded streets and forced the opening of emergency shelters in several cities.
In Taiwan, 14 deaths were confirmed in Hualien after the breaking of a barrel lake that flooded the city of Guangfu. Residents had to seek refuge in schools and the upper floors of houses. The government has mobilized rescue teams for hard -to -reach areas.
“For the 14 who died tragically, we need to investigate why evacuation orders were not met in the designated areas. It is not a matter of attributing guilt, but to discover the truth“Said Prime Minister Cho Jung-Tai.
According to the agency, there are at least 152 missing in the country.
In the Philippines, 10 people died from flooding and landslides. Among them are 7 fishermen who drowned after the boat they were in was hit by giant waves in Santa Ana, in the province of Cagayan, on Monday (22.set), according to. Another 5 fishermen remain missing. In total, nearly 700,000 people were affected in Luzon, the main region of the northern country, including 25,000 that housed the emergency centers of the government.
In China, authorities issued maximum alert to tides and waves, with an increase of up to 2.8 meters in Guangdong. The emergency sector sent troops, groceries, tents, lighting and rescue equipment. According to, up to 1.9 million people were affected or relocated in the south of the country. There is no confirmation of deaths.
In Hong Kong, giant waves advanced on coastal areas, flooded streets and caused property damage. More than 700 flights were canceled, and airlines moved aircraft to airports from other countries for safety.
