The most powerful tropical cyclone of the year has wreaked havoc across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China, resulting in widespread damage.
The typhoon made landfall in the Philippines on Monday, claiming at least three lives and injuring nine others.
It displaced more than 17,500 people, triggering landslides and severe flooding, particularly in northern regions like Cagayan and Benguet.
Taiwan reported six injuries and extensive infrastructure damage, including submerged roads and destroyed bridges.
As Ragasa moved westward, it intensified into a Category 5 super typhoon with winds reaching 260 km/h (162 mph).
Hong Kong issued its highest typhoon signal, leading to the cancellation of more than 700 flights, including several from Qantas. Schools and businesses were closed as authorities warned of storm surges up to four metres and opened 49 shelters to accommodate displaced residents.
In southern China, Guangdong province evacuated more than 770,000 people as Ragasa approached with sustained winds of 195 km/h (120 mph).
The storm is expected to make landfall between Taishan and Zhanjiang today, with authorities bracing for up to five-metre storm surges.
Emergency response teams are working around the clock to provide aid and assess the full extent of the damage.
