Typhoon Ragasa – Storm of the Year

A deep dive into the super typhoon’s origins, devastation, and the road to recovery.

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Formation & Early Life

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Forecast Path & Intensity

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Impact on Taiwan

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Impact on Hong Kong & China

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Human Stories: Survivors

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Infrastructure & Damage

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Emergency Response & Evacuation

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Environmental Aftermath

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Economic Effects

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Climate Context

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Lessons & Preparedness

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What Happens Next

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A deep dive into the super typhoon’s origins, devastation, and the road to recovery.

Formation & Early Life

Typhoon Ragasa formed in the western Pacific, fueled by unusually warm waters. Satellite images showed massive cloud bands spiraling as the system rapidly gained strength.

Forecast Path & Intensity

Meteorologists tracked Ragasa’s path, predicting landfall across Taiwan and southern China, with winds exceeding 200 km/h and heavy rainfall threatening widespread flooding.

Impact on Taiwan

Taiwan faced floods, deadly landslides, and the bursting of a barrier lake. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, forcing thousands to evacuate into temporary shelters.

Impact on Hong Kong & China

Ragasa unleashed massive waves and storm surges across Guangdong, shutting down airports and ports. Millions were evacuated as transport systems ground to a halt.

Human Stories: Survivors

Families described terrifying nights as floodwaters rose. Survivors in shelters shared stories of loss, resilience, and hope while awaiting news of loved ones.

Infrastructure & Damage

Ragasa devastated infrastructure—roads washed out, bridges collapsed, and widespread power outages left millions without electricity, cutting off vital communications and transport.

Emergency Response & Evacuation

Governments mobilized rescue teams, airlift operations, and relief distribution. Emergency shelters filled quickly as volunteers worked tirelessly to provide aid and safety.

Environmental Aftermath

The storm triggered landslides, river overflows, and severe soil erosion. Local ecosystems suffered, with damaged habitats threatening wildlife survival in already fragile areas.

Economic Effects

Businesses shut down, agriculture suffered major crop losses, and damages ran into billions, straining recovery budgets and disrupting local economies.

Climate Context

Scientists warn that warming oceans, fueled by climate change, are intensifying typhoons, making storms like Ragasa more frequent, destructive, and unpredictable.

Lessons & Preparedness

Early warning systems, stronger infrastructure, and community training could reduce future losses. Ragasa highlights the urgent need for climate resilience.

What Happens Next

Ragasa is expected to weaken inland, but recovery will take months. Communities face the long process of rebuilding homes, roads, and lives.