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Typhoon Ragasa leaves 14 dead in Taiwan, China evacuates over 1 million

Updated On: 24 September, 2025 02:30 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Super typhoon Ragasa left 14 people dead and 18 injured in Taiwan, while China`s southern Guangdong province, a key global manufacturing hub, evacuated over a million residents in preparation for the powerful storm`s landfall expected later on Wednesday. (Pics/APF)

Super typhoon Ragasa left 14 people dead and 18 injured in Taiwan, while China`s southern Guangdong province, a key global manufacturing hub, evacuated over a million residents in preparation for the powerful storm`s landfall expected later on Wednesday. (Pics/APF)

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Super typhoon Ragasa left 14 people dead and 18 injured in Taiwan, while China`s southern Guangdong province, a key global manufacturing hub, evacuated over a million residents in preparation for the powerful storm`s landfall expected later on Wednesday. (Pics/APF)
<p>Described as the most powerful storm to hit the Chinese coast this year, Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the season, is forecast to make landfall along the coastline of Guangdong province, official media here reported</p>

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Described as the most powerful storm to hit the Chinese coast this year, Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the season, is forecast to make landfall along the coastline of Guangdong province, official media here reported

<p>It could become the most powerful storm to strike China so far this year, the state-run CGTN TV said</p>

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It could become the most powerful storm to strike China so far this year, the state-run CGTN TV said

<p>In Taiwan, typhoon Ragasa left 14 dead and 18 injured, local authorities said</p>

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In Taiwan, typhoon Ragasa left 14 dead and 18 injured, local authorities said

<p>According to the island`s emergency operation centre, about 100 people remain trapped in various parts of the region and are awaiting rescue</p>

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According to the island`s emergency operation centre, about 100 people remain trapped in various parts of the region and are awaiting rescue

<p>As Ragasa moved closer to making landfall, its impact was already being felt in the Pearl River Delta region, according to the National Meteorological Centre</p>

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As Ragasa moved closer to making landfall, its impact was already being felt in the Pearl River Delta region, according to the National Meteorological Centre

<p>Wind speeds of 212 km per hour were recorded in Zhuhai city</p>

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Wind speeds of 212 km per hour were recorded in Zhuhai city

<p>The typhoon`s outer circulation continues to lash Taiwan`s eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, triggering heavy rainfall</p>

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The typhoon`s outer circulation continues to lash Taiwan`s eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, triggering heavy rainfall

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