‘Super typhoon’ heading for China forces almost 10,000 people to evacuate | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJim GomezTuesday 23 September 2025 00:01 BSTTyphoon Ragasa barrels towards China after battering PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Ragasa, locally known as Nando, triggered extensive evacuations and closures across the Philippines, Taiwan, and southeastern China due to threats of severe flooding and landslides.The typhoon, featuring sustained winds of 215 kph and gusts up to 265 kph, caused power outages in northern Philippine areas, including Calayan island and Apayao province.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended government work and classes in the capital and 29 northern provinces, leading to over 8,200 evacuations in Cagayan and 1,220 in Apayao.Taiwan implemented closures in coastal and mountainous regions, while Hong Kong and Macao prepared for the typhoon's approach, with Hong Kong increasing sandbag provisions and Macao advising residents in low-lying areas to prepare for evacuation.Ragasa is forecast to bring torrential rains and strong winds to China's Guangdong province, where cities have suspended schools, offices, and transport, urging residents to prepare for potential multiple landfalls.In fullThousands forced to evacuate as super Typhoon Ragasa hits Philippines and TaiwanThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in