Typhoon Ragasa (Nando in the Philippines) hit South China, bringing heavy rain, winds and flooding. 145 kph winds were recorded when it made landfall in Guangdong, where millions were affected.
In Taiwan, at least 14 people died and 46 were injured after an old barrier lake in Hualien collapsed. More than 7,600 residents were evacuated and thousands more stayed in evacuation centers for safety.
In China, nearly 2.2 million people were evacuated and schools and businesses were closed in many cities. trees, fences and vehicles were destroyed, and train services were halted in Guangdong.
In Hong Kong, more than 860 people went to temporary shelters, while 90 injured were treated in hospital. More than a hundred flights were canceled and several areas were flooded. A 5-year-old child and mother fell into the sea; the mother's condition is critical.
The Chinese government has allocated more than ₱2.9 billion for rescue and relief operations. According to experts, the typhoon is getting stronger due to climate change caused by global warming.
