Super Typhoon Ragasa, packing winds of Category 17 or higher, is barreling toward southern China and could become one of the most intense storms to hit the region in decades. The National Meteorological Center warns it will make landfall between Guangdong’s Shanwei and Hainan’s Wenchang early Wednesday, with ferocious winds rivaling 2018’s devastating Typhoon Mangkhut. 🚨
Dubbed the strongest storm globally this year, Ragasa is expected to maintain super typhoon status—or drop slightly to severe typhoon level (Category 14-16)—as it slams into coastal areas. Local authorities are urging residents to secure property, avoid coastal zones, and prepare for torrential rain and flooding. 🌧️💨
Why are autumn typhoons like Ragasa so fierce? Experts point to seasonal factors like warmer ocean currents and atmospheric conditions that supercharge these late-year storms. With climate change amplifying weather extremes, Ragasa serves as a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictable power. Stay safe out there, folks! 🙏
