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Typhoon Ragasa Batters Southern China, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful tropical cyclone this year, struck southern China
- Killed at least 15 people in Taiwan and left scores missing
- Barrier lake overflowed, sending a wall of water into a town in Taiwan
On September 27, 2025, Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, struck southern China, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The super typhoon rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm with winds exceeding 260 kph, fueled by warm seas and favorable atmospheric conditions.
The typhoon has already claimed at least 15 lives in Taiwan and left scores of people missing. In a devastating incident, a barrier lake overflowed, sending a wall of water into a town in Hualien, Taiwan. Residents in the affected area faced water shortages and struggled with the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding.
Experts warn that the intensifying typhoons are a direct consequence of climate change, with warmer seas and favorable atmospheric conditions contributing to their rapid strengthening. The premier of Antigua and Barbuda has urged wealthy nations to speed up their efforts to address the climate crisis, as small island nations like his face an existential threat from these extreme weather events.
