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Super-typhoon Ragasa: At least 14 dead in Taiwan. Hong Kong and southern China prepare for impact

Adrian Rusu

24 September 2025, 06:18

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The breaking of a dam in Taiwan has caused the death of at least 14 people and the disappearance of 124, officials announced, after super-typhoon Ragasa hit the island.

Hong Kong and some areas in southern China were on maximum alert on Wednesday as Ragasa approached with strong winds and rain, forcing Chinese authorities to close schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa: 14 killed in Taiwan and Hong Kong brought to standstill

Supertyphon Ragasa : la rupture d’une digue à Taïwan provoque la mort d’au moins 14 personnes

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Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan as Hong Kong braces for impact: Live updates

Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan

Super-taifunul Ragasa: Cel puţin 14 morţi în Taiwan, în timp ce Hong Kong şi sudul Chinei se pregătesc pentru impact

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