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What is the latest on Typhoon Ragasa?

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Super Typhoon Ragasa, a Category 5 storm, has struck northern Philippines and is now approaching southern China and Hong Kong, causing mass evacuations, airport closures, and major travel disruptions. Winds are reaching up to 285 km/h, with authorities warning of life-threatening storm surges, flooding, and landslides. Hong Kong International Airport is closed, and hundreds of thousands have been evacuated in Guangdong province.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa targets Southern China, Hong Kong

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  • Super Typhoon Ragasa is approaching southern China and Hong Kong with winds up to 220 km/h. 35s
  • The storm has already caused several fatalities in the northern Philippines. 52s
  • Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated from coastal areas in Guangdong province. 1m 16s
  • Hong Kong has closed schools and businesses and suspended flights due to the storm. 1m 29s
  • There is significant concern about the potential destruction from this super typhoon. 1m 44s
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Super Typhoon Ragasa targets Southern China, Hong Kong
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Super Typhoon Ragasa targets Southern China, Hong Kong

Currently, it's packing hurricane force winds of up to 220 kilometers an hour. It is barreling towards Hong Kong after sweeping over the northern Philippines, claiming several lives.

Super Typhoon Ragasa targets Southern China, Hong Kong
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Super Typhoon Ragasa targets Southern China, Hong Kong

Schools and businesses have been shut in Hong Kong, the airport has suspended flights, and there is real concern about the potential destruction from this super typhoon.

Hong Kong closes airport, braces for Typhoon Ragasa's impact
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10 News First
12 hours ago
Hong Kong closes airport, braces for Typhoon Ragasa's impact

The system is packing wind gusts up to 285 kilometres an hour, bringing torrential rain and flash flooding. Hong Kong airport has closed, grounding hundreds of flights.

Southeast Asia on alert for Super Typhoon Ragasa
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DW News
17 hours ago
Southeast Asia on alert for Super Typhoon Ragasa

Ragasa is a super typhoon, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane, packing gusts of 230 kilometres an hour and driving torrential rain.

Southeast Asia on alert for Super Typhoon Ragasa
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DW News
17 hours ago
Southeast Asia on alert for Super Typhoon Ragasa

The storm has triggered mass evacuations and authorities warn of storm surges more than three metres high.

Super typhoon to shut down Hong Kong airport for 36 hours
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10 News First
1 day ago
Super typhoon to shut down Hong Kong airport for 36 hours

Hong Kong Airport is set to be shut down for at least 36 hours as a super typhoon heads towards the city. Qantas has cancelled eight flights from Sydney and Melbourne.

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