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Typhoon Ragasa

Get ready to meet Typhoon Ragasa, a super-strong storm that brought big winds and lots of rain to faraway places!

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Typhoon Ragasa in Macau (Rua Nova da Areia Preta)

Typhoon Ragasa in Macau (Rua Nova da Areia Preta)

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Typhoons Ragasa and Neoguri - September 20, 2025
Dongguan Rail Transit on the Eve of Typhoon Ragasa
People buy something for ready Typhoon Ragasa in Wah Fu Estate Wellcome Supermarket 23-09-2025(1)
People buy many breads for ready Typhoon Ragasa in Wah Fu Estate Circle K 22-09-2025
Typhoon Ragasa's Eye When making landfall on Calayan Island on September 22nd
Super Typhoon Ragasa near Babuyan Island
People buy cup noodles for ready Typhoon Ragasa in Wah Fu Estate Kwong Tai Department Store 23-09-2025(2)
People buy something for ready Typhoon Ragasa in Wah Fu Estate Wellcome Supermarket 23-09-2025(2)
Humen Railway Station's Automated Ticket Office Closes Ahead of Typhoon Ragasa
Typhoon Ragasa 2025 peak intensity
People buy something for ready Typhoon Ragasa in Wah Fu Estate Wellcome Supermarket 23-09-2025(4)

Key Facts

Storm Classification
Violent Typhoon and Category 5-equivalent Super Typhoon.
Peak Wind Speed
Sustained winds of 205 km/h (125 mph).
Area Affected
Northern Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China, and Vietnam.
Notable Event
Issued the highest wind signal (Hurricane Signal No. 10) in Hong Kong.

Meet the Mighty Typhoon Ragasa!

Imagine a giant spinning top made of clouds and wind! That's kind of like Typhoon Ragasa. It was a super powerful storm that swirled across the ocean. When it got really strong, people called it a 'typhoon'. It was so big, it could cover many towns! It brought lots of rain, like a never-ending shower, and winds that blew really, really hard.

Where Did This Giant Storm Come From?

Typhoon Ragasa started its journey way up north, near an island called Yap. It was like a tiny seed of a storm that grew and grew! First, it was just a little bit of rain and wind, called a 'tropical depression'. Then, it got stronger and stronger, like a superhero powering up. Soon, it was a full-blown typhoon, ready to make a big splash!

Ragasa's Big Adventure!

This amazing storm traveled a long way! It visited places like the Philippines, Taiwan, and even near Hong Kong. In the Philippines, it was so strong it was called 'Super Typhoon Nando'! It made the ocean waves really big and the wind whistle loudly. It was one of the strongest storms of the year, like the champion of all storms!

Why Ragasa Was So Special (and Scary!)

Typhoon Ragasa was special because it was one of the most powerful storms of 2025. It was like a super-duper strong storm! It brought so much rain that it caused floods, and the wind was so strong it could move things around. Sadly, it also caused some problems for people and places it visited. It reminds us how powerful nature can be!

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