Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Hong Kong Shuts Down as Super Typhoon Ragasa Approaches
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm this year, is heading towards Hong Kong and China after hitting the Philippines.
Hong Kong has shut down, with businesses closed and flights canceled.
People are stocking up on supplies and preparing their homes.
The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and high water levels.
Authorities are taking precautions, and evacuations are underway in Taiwan.
This storm is predicted to be very impactful.
Hong Kong issued a typhoon alert, shutting down most businesses and transport.
Super Typhoon Ragasa is expected to make landfall in Guangdong province, China.
Over 700 flights have been disrupted due to the storm.
Residents are stocking up on supplies and preparing for potential damage.
Taiwan has evacuated over 7,600 people from high-risk areas.
- Who
- Super Typhoon Ragasa
- What
- Causing widespread shutdowns and preparations in Hong Kong and surrounding areas.
- When
- Ongoing, with the most severe impacts expected on Wednesday.
- Where
- Hong Kong, Guangdong province (China), Taiwan, Macau
- Why
- Due to its strength as the world's most powerful tropical typhoon this year.
- Event
- Super Typhoon Ragasa
- Wind Speed
- Up to 220km/h (137 mph)
- Flights Disrupted
- Over 700 (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan)
- Landfall
- Guangdong province, China
- Hong Kong Signal
- Typhoon Signal 8
- Evacuations (Taiwan)
- 7,600+
Sources
Hong Kong airport may suspend flights for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches: Reports
Hong Kong airport to halt passenger flights for 36 hours as super typhoon Ragasa nears: Report
Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa
Hong Kong on high alert as category 4 typhoon Ragasa approaches: 500 flights likely to be cancelled, schools closed
Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels through northern Philippines, triggers alerts across region
Hong Kong Airport to suspend all flights, 36-hour closure expected due to super typhoon Ragasa
Super Typhoon Ragasa pounds Northern Philippines, govt suspends classes across Manila - Telegraph India
Typhoon Ragasa: 'World's Strongest Storm This Year' Causes 10,000 Evacuations, Hong Kong Airport to Ground All Flights for 36 Hours
Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa; schools, businesses shut
Super Typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations in Philippines and Taiwan
China Cancels Schools and Flights as it Braces for Typhoon Ragasa
Super Typhoon Ragasa: China shuts schools, businesses and flights as deadly storm approaches
Typhoon Ragasa: China cancels schools, flights as one of the strongest cyclones approaches coastal provinces
After Philippines, China braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa: All you need to know