As it happened: Southern China faces wrath of Typhoon Ragasa as death toll rises in Taiwan
Hong Kong downgraded its warning signal from 8 to 3 on Wednesday (Sep 24) evening and is set to resume flights on Thursday.

A truck is seen lying on its side after the passing of Typhoon Ragasa in Yangjiang, southern China’s Guangdong province on Sep 24, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Adek Berry)
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As Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in southern China, the full scale of its impact is just beginning to emerge.
In Taiwan, where a barrier lake burst, the confirmed death toll has risen to 17, while flooding and damage continue to afflict communities.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s authorities have downgraded the warning signal from 8 to 3 as the typhoon moves away, offering some respite to residents there.