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Hong Kong Downgrades Storm Alert After Deadly Ragasa

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hong Kong downgraded the No. 10 alert to No. 3 as Ragasa moved away after over 10 hours at the peak.
Ragasa stayed 120 km from Hong Kong with 195 km/h winds, 200 mm rainfall, and 3.4 m in Victoria Harbour.
The storm caused 17 fatalities in Taiwan and over 100 injuries in Hong Kong; experts urge resilience.

History

Historical Context

Typhoon Bart struck Hong Kong in 1999, causing 12 deaths and extensive damage with wind speeds reaching 150 km/h. This event followed Typhoon Ragasa, which resulted in 17 fatalities in Taiwan and over 100 injuries in Hong Kong. The increasing frequency of severe storms in the region emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience strategies in coastal cities.

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Story summary

Hong Kong downgraded the No. 10 alert to No. 3 as Ragasa moved away after over 10 hours at the peak.
Ragasa stayed 120 km from Hong Kong with 195 km/h winds, 200 mm rainfall, and 3.4 m in Victoria Harbour.
The storm caused 17 fatalities in Taiwan and over 100 injuries in Hong Kong; experts urge resilience.

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