Super Typhoon Ragasa: Asia Prepares for Nature's Fury

Super Typhoon Ragasa, with winds up to 215 kph, hit the Philippines, causing massive storm surges and severe weather alerts across Asia. Efforts include government suspensions and evacuations. Neighboring regions, including Taiwan, Vietnam, and China, are also bracing for its impact by initiating various precautionary measures.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has mandated full alert for the Philippines disaster response agency as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches, threatening the north of the country and prompting storm warnings across Asia.

With winds reaching 215 kph (134 mph) and gusts up to 295 kph, Ragasa made landfall in Cagayan's Calayan Island, increasing storm surge risks to over three meters. The Babuyan islands are on high alert, with residents advised to avoid coastal and river areas.

Heavy winds and rain battering Cagayan province led to work and class suspensions across Metro Manila and Luzon, with warnings of power outages and flooding. In Taiwan, land and sea warnings have been issued, while flights are cancelled. Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong have taken precautionary steps, including flight cancellations and evacuation plans.

(With inputs from agencies.)