Typhoon Ragasa Approaches China After Deadly Impact in Taiwan

Typhoon Ragasa is moving toward China’s southeastern coast after leaving at least 15 people dead and causing widespread damage in Taiwan.

Authorities in Taiwan reported heavy rains, powerful winds, and landslides that disrupted transport, damaged homes, and forced thousands to evacuate. Emergency teams are continuing rescue operations while restoring electricity and clearing blocked roads across the affected areas.

China’s meteorological agency has issued warnings for coastal provinces, urging residents to prepare for possible flooding and strong winds as the storm advances. Local governments have already suspended ferry services and advised fishermen to return to port.

Meteorologists describe Ragasa as one of the strongest storms of the season, raising concerns about agricultural losses and infrastructure damage in regions that are still recovering from earlier extreme weather events.

Disaster relief agencies stress the importance of early evacuation and emergency planning to minimize casualties as the typhoon makes landfall.