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Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm of the year, has unleashed catastrophic damage across Taiwan and southern China. With wind speeds exceeding 250 km/h and torrential rains flooding entire regions, millions have been affected in what experts are calling a climate-driven superstorm.

Key Impacts:

• Mass Evacuations: Over 2 million residents were evacuated from coastal and low-lying areas in China’s Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Taiwan declared a national emergency as landslides and flash floods swept through rural communities.

• Infrastructure Collapse: Bridges, highways, and power grids have been severely damaged. Thousands of homes were destroyed, and major cities are experiencing widespread blackouts.

• Casualties and Missing Persons: Initial reports confirm dozens of fatalities and hundreds injured, with rescue operations underway to locate missing individuals trapped under debris.

• Economic Disruption: Ports and factories have shut down, halting global supply chains. Agricultural losses are expected to be in the billions, with rice and citrus crops wiped out.

• Climate Concerns: Meteorologists warn that Ragasa’s intensity reflects a growing trend of superstorms fueled by warming oceans and shifting weather patterns.

Typhoon Ragasa’s devastation underscores the urgent need for climate resilience and disaster preparedness across Asia. As recovery efforts begin, international aid is being mobilized to support affected regions.