The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.

The typhoon, which is gaining strength as it proceeds to southern China, is expected to make landfall over the country’s far north.

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.

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

The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.

Memories of Mangkhut prompt residents of southern Chinese tech hub to prepare for the worst.

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

Authorities work to restore transport and clear the thousands of trees brought down in the storm.

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

Post-storm recovery includes restoring services to Shangchuan and Xiachuan islands in Guangdong, resuming ferries and clearing roads.