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The latest news, top stories and real-time updates on Super Typhoon Ragasa, a major 2025 storm impacting parts of Asia.
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Law

Legal Tales | Does Hong Kong need to criminalise storm chasing or will idea blow over?

As Super Typhoon Ragasa swept through Hong Kong, thrill seekers were involved in a number of bizarre incidents.

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Thrill seekers take to Hung Hom pier as Super Typhoon Ragasa passes through Hong Kong. Photo: Nora Tam
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong minister rejects imposing storm chasing fines, warns against risks

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Science

Climate change made damage from Super Typhoon Ragasa significantly worse: study

Around a third of the extensive damage the storm caused in southern China was the result of global warming, scientists estimate.

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Accidents and disasters in China

How China was ready for Super Typhoon Ragasa – and what still needs to be done

Chinese cities have been hit by a series of deadly storms over the decades, but this time no one died on the mainland.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa caused no fatalities in mainland China. Photo: Yui Kimiya
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City leader John Lee asks committee to evaluate experiences from Super Typhoon Rasaga, make improvements.

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Extreme weather

Opinion | Ragasa’s wake brings pride and important lessons for Hong Kong

Hong Kong was both lucky and well prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, but every storm has lessons to better prepare us for the next.

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A cyclist looks at a broken fence on a cycle path damaged by Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong on September 24. Photo: Reuters
Chinese culture

Language Matters | Where does the word ‘typhoon’ come from? It’s not what you might think

‘Typhoon’ is popularly ascribed to similar-sounding Cantonese and Mandarin words, but this is a more recent formulation.

Hong Kong

My Take | Not playing King Canute during a typhoon is a matter of common sense

The government is looking at new legislation after some souls risked their lives during Ragasa. But the laws will not be easy to draft.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa blew through Hong Kong earlier this week. Photo: Eugene Lee
Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong to learn from Ragasa, boost flood mitigation measures: minister

Development minister Bernadette Linn also says Kau Yi Chau reclamation project shelved to prevent ‘immense strain’ on authorities, market.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Blanket ban on storm chasing in Hong Kong unnecessary, lawyers say

One legislator suggests looking to Macau for reference and designating high-risk zones as off-limits for people and vehicles during typhoons.

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Video | Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon

Yonden Lhatoo calls out the silly, reckless behaviour of people during dangerous weather.

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Trending in China

Why Hong Kong idol Nicholas Tse photos used as ‘typhoon amulets’ during Ragasa

Play on meaning of star’s name sees worried residents stick images of him on their windows as lucky charm against storm damage.

As Super Typhoon Ragasa approached, netizens in China and Hong Kong posted pictures of superstar Nicholas Tse in their windows as “typhoon amulets” for protection. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo/RedNote
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 more over taking children to watch Ragasa waves

Man, 54, has also been prosecuted for allegedly swimming at closed public beach while a No 10 signal was in effect.

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Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Ragasa: workers move to restore communications in southern China

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

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In Yangjiang, Guangdong province, fallen trees and debris are among damage from Super Typhoon Ragasa visible on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers urged to avoid Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay beaches after pipe splits

Sewage pipe broke into two parts during Super Typhoon Ragasa, with authorities conducting repairs and set to test seawater samples.

The sewage pipe broke into two parts during Super Typhoon Ragasa. Photo: Handout

Video | Hong Kong businesses destroyed by Super Typhoon Ragasa

Tseung Kwan O was one of the hardest-hit areas in the city, after flood barriers in the seaside area were overwhelmed by strong winds and high waves.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s economic losses from Ragasa may hit billions, experts say

Economic losses from extreme weather will become new normal in Hong Kong, they say.

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