A dam burst, a city sank! Ragasa devastated China and Taiwan

Strong Typhoon Ragasa hit southern China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday (September 24) after wreaking havoc in the Philippines and Taiwan. The storm hit the coast of Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, Guangdong in the afternoon local time, causing terrible destruction.

Chinese state television CCTV reported that the wind speed in the central part of Ragasa was about 144 kilometers per hour. At least 62 people were injured in Hong Kong due to the storm and extensive damage to infrastructure.

Ragasa, which first hit the Philippines on Monday, then turned into a super typhoon. It then headed towards Taiwan and China. It is attracting attention as the most powerful typhoon this year.

Terrible situation in Taiwan

Ragasa At least 15 people were killed when a dam on a lake collapsed in Taiwan, especially in the city of Guangfu. Another 17 people are missing, with the death toll expected to rise. Floodwaters have entered the locality after the dam burst.

Taiwan's Prime Minister Cho Chung-tae and Vice President Hsiao-hsiao Bi-khim visited the scene to inspect the situation. The Prime Minister has already ordered an investigation to find out why people were not evacuated in time.

Damage images

Taiwan: At least 15 dead, 17 missing, massive flooding after dam burst

Hong Kong: 62 injured, infrastructure damage, flooding

China: Landslide on the coast of Guangdong, disrupted public life

Although the typhoon's strength decreased slightly on Wednesday afternoon, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are still affected by rain, flooding and wind.