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The latest news, top stories and real-time updates on Super Typhoon Ragasa, a major 2025 storm impacting parts of Asia.
Sandbags at flood-prone Lei Yue Mun ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa’s approach on September 23. The city has 50,000 sandbags ready this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Improved defences will help Hong Kong weather typhoon season

Having learned lessons from Ragasa, the government has published guidelines, prepared barriers and employed technology from drones to AI.

Hong Kong courts

Couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon spared criminal sentence

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong expected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.

People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Couple to face child neglect charges after son swept into sea during typhoon

Five-year-old’s parents arrested in January after they took family to Hong Kong waterfront amid No 8 typhoon warning signal last September.

The Philippines

6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster

Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.

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Wellness

How climate change and extreme weather affect mental health

Typhoons, floods, soaring temperatures all take a toll on our mental well-being, but there are small steps we can take to lessen the impact.

A resident sits in front of a fan in a subdivided flat with neither windows nor air conditioning, during a very hot day in Hong Kong. Extreme weather conditions are affecting many people’s mental health. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Typhoons damage 20% of Hong Kong Covid isolation cubicles, reuse plans under way

Development Bureau says modules will be repaired and reused at construction sites of future public works projects.

The Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates Philippines, leaving 40 dead and thousands displaced

A Philippine military helicopter carrying five personnel also crashed in the country’s south while responding to the storm’s devastation.

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Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Language Matters | How does a typhoon get its name? And who gets to choose?

The naming of typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones may seem random but strict procedures govern their titles.

A satellite image of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which was called Nando in the Philippines. Photo: SCMP
Mental health

Letters | Mind the mental health impacts of climate and economic upheavals

Readers discuss a society-wide view of mental health, and tree care in Hong Kong.

A woman holds onto a lamppost at a bus stop in Heng Fa Cheun as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Hong Kong on September 24. Climate change is profoundly impacting society, including mental health. Photo: AFP
Law

Legal Tales | Does Hong Kong need to criminalise storm chasing or will idea blow over?

As Super Typhoon Ragasa swept through Hong Kong, thrill seekers were involved in a number of bizarre incidents.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong minister rejects imposing storm chasing fines, warns against risks

Secretary for Security Chris Tang likens storm chasing behaviour to ‘committing suicide’ as Typhoon Matmo edges closer to city.

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Science

Climate change made damage from Super Typhoon Ragasa significantly worse: study

Around a third of the extensive damage the storm caused in southern China was the result of global warming, scientists estimate.

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The storm caused extensive damage, estimated to cost billions of US dollars, in southern China. Photo: Xinhua
Accidents and disasters in China

How China was ready for Super Typhoon Ragasa – and what still needs to be done

Chinese cities have been hit by a series of deadly storms over the decades, but this time no one died on the mainland.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa caused no fatalities in mainland China. Photo: Yui Kimiya
SCMP Highlights

Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in September

Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.

John Lee

Extreme-weather body tasked with improving Hong Kong’s typhoon-response work

City leader John Lee asks committee to evaluate experiences from Super Typhoon Rasaga, make improvements.

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IPO

Zijin Gold makes solid Hong Kong trading debut as shares jump 56%

Three mainland Chinese companies make strong debuts, adding to Hong Kong’s lustre as world’s leading fundraising venue.

The headquarters of Zijin Mining Group, the parent firm of Zijin Gold International, in southeastern Fujian province. Photo: Shutterstock
Climate change

Opinion | Asia must enlist nature’s defences against fury of extreme weather

Asia must stop trying to outbuild nature and start working with it, embracing nature-based solutions and restoring protective ecosystems.

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Extreme weather

Opinion | Ragasa’s wake brings pride and important lessons for Hong Kong

Hong Kong was both lucky and well prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, but every storm has lessons to better prepare us for the next.

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Chinese culture

Language Matters | Where does the word ‘typhoon’ come from? It’s not what you might think

‘Typhoon’ is popularly ascribed to similar-sounding Cantonese and Mandarin words, but this is a more recent formulation.

People watch the waves hitting the coast at the Heng Fa Chuen waterfront as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong, on September 23, 2025. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

My Take | Not playing King Canute during a typhoon is a matter of common sense

The government is looking at new legislation after some souls risked their lives during Ragasa. But the laws will not be easy to draft.

A man sitting on a bench at Tseung Kwan O Promenade was hit by swells during Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong on September 24. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Bualoi brings windy weather and swells to Hong Kong but threat limited

Bualoi is expected to maintain a distance of more than 700km from Hong Kong, Observatory says.

Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong to learn from Ragasa, boost flood mitigation measures: minister

Development minister Bernadette Linn also says Kau Yi Chau reclamation project shelved to prevent ‘immense strain’ on authorities, market.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Blanket ban on storm chasing in Hong Kong unnecessary, lawyers say

One legislator suggests looking to Macau for reference and designating high-risk zones as off-limits for people and vehicles during typhoons.

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Dozens of residents ignored government warnings and gathered to watch the waves during Ragasa. Photo: Nora Tam

Video | Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon

Yonden Lhatoo calls out the silly, reckless behaviour of people during dangerous weather.  

Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon in Hong Kong
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Trending in China

Why Hong Kong idol Nicholas Tse photos used as ‘typhoon amulets’ during Ragasa

Play on meaning of star’s name sees worried residents stick images of him on their windows as lucky charm against storm damage.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 more over taking children to watch Ragasa waves

Man, 54, has also been prosecuted for allegedly swimming at closed public beach while a No 10 signal was in effect.

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