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23-09-2025
The article reports on Hong Kong's preparations for Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to pass the city within 24 hours. The storm previously peaked at Category 5 hurricane strength before weakening slightly as it approaches the southern coast of China. The article also includes various other news snippets, but the main focus is on the typhoon's impact on Hong Kong, where supermarket shelves are emptying as residents stock up in anticipation of the storm.
Entities: Hong Kong, Typhoon Ragasa, China, CNN, Bryan Dent Wood • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reviews the city's history of major storms, highlighting seven super typhoons that triggered the highest storm warning, No 10 signal, since records began in 1946. The article details the impact of these storms, including wind speeds, damage, and casualties. The most recent super typhoon mentioned is Saola from 2023, which had maximum sustained wind speeds of 210km/h and caused flooding and road disruptions.
Entities: Hong Kong, Super Typhoon Ragasa, South China Morning Post, Saola, No 10 signal • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
Hong Kong building owners may face millions of dollars in repair costs due to damage from Super Typhoon Ragasa, with experts warning that fixing glass curtain walls could take up to a year. The typhoon is expected to pose a significant threat to the city, with potential record wind speeds. Experts advise property management companies and owners to take precautionary measures to mitigate damage, such as adding safety nets to protect buildings from debris.
Entities: Hong Kong, Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, Johnnie Chan Chi-kau, Super Typhoon Mangkhut • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa is approaching Hong Kong, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to issue the No 8 warning signal. The typhoon is expected to bring hurricane-force winds of up to 230km/h and thunderstorms, potentially becoming the strongest typhoon in the city's history. At least 700 flights have been cancelled, with Cathay Pacific Airways cancelling 500 flights and other airlines also making significant cancellations. All kindergarten, primary, and secondary school classes have been cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Hong Kong government has put 4,000 officers on standby to respond to the typhoon's impact.
Entities: Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Observatory, Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
The southern Chinese province of Guangdong is bracing for Super Typhoon Ragasa, with cities brought to a standstill under a Level 1 emergency alert. Over 10 cities, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou, have closed markets, schools, factories, and transport systems, advising residents to stay indoors and stockpile food and water. The typhoon is expected to be the most powerful to hit the region in recent years, with residents already hoarding essential supplies. Shenzhen's airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge have been closed since Monday, and Guangzhou has cancelled all flights until Wednesday evening.
Entities: Guangdong, China, Super Typhoon Ragasa, Shenzhen, Guangzhou • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
The Hong Kong government has urged citizens to begin their journeys home as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches, with the No 8 warning signal to be issued at 2:20 pm. The typhoon is expected to bring hurricane-force winds and thunderstorms, posing significant threats to the community. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu emphasized the government's primary goal is to ensure the safety of all people in Hong Kong.
Entities: Hong Kong, Super Typhoon Ragasa, John Lee Ka-chiu, No 8 warning signal, Hong Kong government • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-09-2025
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is facing increased public scrutiny as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits the country, exacerbating concerns over disaster risk management and corruption-linked flood control projects. The typhoon made landfall on Panuitan Island, bringing sustained winds of over 265km/h and torrential rain, prompting the evacuation of over 10,000 people. The government has been criticized for its handling of flood control projects, with thousands protesting across cities, voicing outrage at trillions of pesos spent on 'ghost' projects and widespread corruption.
Entities: Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, Philippines, Super Typhoon Ragasa, Panuitan Island, Cagayan province • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
