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**Headline: Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Hong Kong, Cancels Flights, Triggers Mass Evacuations Across Region**

**Hong Kong, September 24, 2025 (The Hindu) –** Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the year, brought Hong Kong to a standstill today as it skirted the city with hurricane-force winds of up to 200 kph (124 mph) and torrential rain. The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon signal, 10, prompting widespread closures of businesses and public transportation.

More than 700 flights were cancelled, and residents scrambled to supermarkets earlier in the week to stockpile supplies fearing closures. Many taped their windows in anticipation of high winds and potential damage. Authorities warned of rising sea levels, potentially reaching levels similar to those seen during Typhoon Hato in 2017 and Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018. Water levels have started to rise due to a significant storm surge and will reach a maximum of around four metres (13 feet) around noon (0400 GMT).

The city opened 49 temporary shelters, housing over 700 people seeking refuge from the storm. Despite the severity of the situation, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange remained open, following a policy change last year.

Ragasa is expected to maintain its super typhoon intensity as it moves towards the coast of Guangdong, mainland China, and Taiwan. Before reaching Hong Kong, it swept through the northern Philippines. Guangdong authorities have already evacuated over 770,000 people. In Macau, the No. 10 warning signal has also been issued.

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