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Super Typhoon Ragasa Roars Through Luzon Strait, Triggering Evacuations and Major Flight Disruptions

Authorities race to move residents to safety as the system nears southern China.

Overview

  • PAGASA reports sustained winds near 215 km/h with gusts up to 265 km/h as Ragasa tracks west toward the Babuyan and Batanes islands.
  • Philippine officials ordered evacuations in the north, with work and classes suspended on Monday across Metro Manila and 29 provinces.
  • Taiwanese authorities moved nearly 300 people from Hualien as heavy rain and destructive winds approach.
  • Shenzhen plans to relocate about 400,000 residents from high‑risk areas, is installing flood barriers and sandbags, and will close schools on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Cathay Pacific will halt Hong Kong flights from Tuesday evening through Thursday with more than 500 cancellations expected, while Qantas says the airport plans a 36‑hour passenger shutdown that officials have not yet confirmed as Hong Kong raises its storm signals.