The Typhoon Detectives

Super Typhoon Ragasa was the most powerful typhoon to strike Asia in 2025. This gripping one-off documentary follows the Typhoon Detectives as they race against the clock to track and forecast the storm, issuing life-saving warnings before disaster strikes.

In the Philippines, storm chasers study the latest satellite data and venture into the very heart of the typhoon. Braving violent winds, torrential rain and potential storm surges, they aim to capture its raw power and document the impact on communities.

As the typhoon closes in, scientists in China launch high-tech weather balloons and advise emergency response plans, while the Hong Kong Airforce mobilise their aircraft to fly directly towards the storm. The real-time data they collect from the typhoon’s core is crucial in alerting the public.

Typhoon Ragasa left four countries devastated and tens of thousands displaced, but thanks to accurate forecasting, the death toll was far lower than it could have been.