One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.

Ragasa is expected to make landfall from Shanwei in Guangdong province to Wenchang in Hainan sometime on Wednesday.

Thousands were evacuated and hundreds of flights have been canceled ahead of the major storm, equivalent in wind speed to a Category 5 hurricane.

The Chinese capital rushed to prepare for Ragasa on Tuesday, with officials warning of a 'serious threat' comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent…

Hong Kong is bracing for hurricane force winds from Super Typhoon Ragasa as southern China prepares for heavy flooding.

Ragasa is the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year.

Two people were reported dead in Taiwan, with dozens missing. Hong Kong canceled flights, Macau shut casinos and Shenzhen planned to evacuate 400,000 people.

Super typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm recorded this year, has hit the Philippines, causing widespread evacuations and airport shutdowns across East Asia. The superstorm…

Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Hong Kong, causing panic buying, evacuations, and closures as residents brace for powerful winds and rain.

Chinese businesses and schools shut and residents in high-rises ordered to evacuate as storm makes landfall on Guangdong coast

In China, nearly two million people have already been evacuated from flood-prone areas as the typhoon approaches.

At least 14 killed in Taiwan and three in Philippines as Hong Kong, Macau and southern Chinese cities brought to standstill

One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this…

2m people have been evacuated in southern powerhouse of Guangdong as it braces for storm

Recap the developments as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, surges towards China after causing destruction in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

Typhoon Ragasa hits southern China, causing destruction and displacement, after leaving a trail of death and damage in Taiwan.

Huge clear-up efforts start after storm leaves trail of destruction, with 25 reported dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

Residents in southern China and Taiwan spent Thursday clearing debris after Typhoon Ragasa tore through the region, toppling trees, flattening fences and...

Peak winds of 165mph bring 17 deaths in Taiwan, while Storm Bualoi threatens to strengthen into typhoon on its way to the Philippines

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