Typhoon Ragasa leaves a trail of destruction across East Asia, killing dozens in Taiwan and triggering mass evacuations in China. Zemeghub reports on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
By Zemeghub Editorial Team Published: September 25, 2025
A Storm of Historic Ferocity
Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed catastrophic damage across East Asia, marking one of the most violent tropical cyclones in recent memory. With sustained winds exceeding 200 km/h and torrential rains flooding entire provinces, the storm has already claimed at least 17 lives in Taiwan and forced the evacuation of nearly 2 million residents in southern China.
The typhoon made landfall on Taiwan’s eastern coast late Tuesday, flattening homes, severing power lines, and triggering landslides in mountainous regions. Emergency crews are working around the clock to rescue trapped civilians and restore critical infrastructure.
🇹🇼 Taiwan: A Nation in Shock
Taiwan’s central government has declared a state of emergency across six counties. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and thousands of families have been displaced. The island’s high-speed rail network remains suspended, and schools have been closed indefinitely.
Meteorologists warn that Ragasa’s erratic path and lingering intensity are signs of a broader climate shift. Local officials are calling for international aid as the island struggles to cope with the scale of destruction.
🇨🇳 China: Bracing for Impact
In mainland China, authorities have mobilized military units and disaster response teams to prepare for Ragasa’s second landfall. Coastal cities such as Xiamen, Shantou, and Quanzhou have issued red alerts, urging residents to evacuate low-lying areas immediately.
The Ministry of Emergency Management has deployed over 50,000 personnel to reinforce flood defenses and coordinate relief efforts. Analysts fear that the economic toll could reach billions, especially if major ports and industrial zones are affected.
🌏 Regional Reverberations
Neighboring countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, and South Korea are monitoring the storm’s trajectory closely. While Ragasa is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours, its residual rains and wind systems may still trigger flash floods and disrupt air travel across the region.
Environmental experts point to warming ocean temperatures and shifting jet streams as contributing factors to Ragasa’s unusual strength and longevity. The storm has reignited debates about climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Asia’s most vulnerable zones.
🧭 Editorial Perspective
Zemeghub stands in solidarity with the affected communities and urges global attention to the escalating frequency of extreme weather events. As part of our commitment to multilingual, mobile-friendly journalism, we will continue to provide updates optimized for Android, Windows, and desktop platforms.