Hong Kong Braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa: Extreme Winds, Flooding Expected Mid-Week
Hong Kong Braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa: Extreme Winds, Flooding Expected Mid-Week
Hong Kong is bracing for the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issuing severe warnings for extreme winds, widespread flooding, and exceptionally high sea levels expected mid-next week. The powerful storm, currently classified as a Super Typhoon, is predicted to skirt the territory around Wednesday, September 24th, bringing conditions potentially similar to devastating typhoons Hato (2017) and Mangkhut (2018).
According to HKO forecasts, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms will commence on Monday, September 22nd, with seas becoming very high and significant storm surge anticipated. Maximum sustained winds near the storm’s centre are projected to reach 220 km/h by Tuesday. Authorities warn that a T10 signal – the highest storm warning – could be hoisted on Wednesday, indicating hurricane-force winds. Google’s experimental Weather Lab also pinpoints Ragasa’s closest approach to Hong Kong between 2 am and 8 am on Wednesday.
In preparation for the severe weather, citizens are strongly urged to stay indoors and away from exposed windows and doors. Government facilities and schools will be closed, and public transport services, including buses and ferries, will be suspended. Temporary shelters are being opened for those without safe refuge. Residents are advised to monitor official updates closely and take all necessary precautions as Super Typhoon Ragasa bears down on the city.
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