Typhoon Ragasa, also known by the Philippine name Nando, has been tracked as a powerful and significant tropical cyclone in 2025. It reached peak intensity as a Category 4 super typhoon. It made landfall near Yangjiang, China, after traveling over northern Philippines and Taiwan. The typhoon caused severe impacts including fatalities (17 in Taiwan, several in the Philippines), strong winds up to 265 km/h, and heavy rains causing floods and disruptions particularly in Hong Kong and southern China. It was moving westward at about 14 knots (26 km/h) and was weakening after landfall but still posed risks for regions in Guangdong province and the South China Sea. Key update highlights include:
- Maximum sustained winds reported up to 90 mph (around 145 km/h), with gusts up to 115 mph (185 km/h) in some reports.
- Typhoon Ragasa affected major areas including northern Luzon (Philippines), Taiwan, southern China, and Hong Kong.
- It moved westward, expected to dissipate within about 36 hours after landfall as it tracked west-northwest and weakened over land.
- Significant evacuation efforts were made in Guangdong, with 1.9 million people evacuated.
- The impact included floods, landslides, fatalities, and widespread disruptions.
The latest tracking maps, satellite images, and forecast data show the typhoon's westward trajectory and progressive weakening. The system was last located near 21.8°N, 111.1°E (west of Hong Kong) moving west at 14 mph. This information captures the current status, path, intensity, and impacts of Typhoon Ragasa as of late September 2025.
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