Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Typhoon Ragasa, the world's strongest storm of 2023, has made landfall in China after leaving a trail of destruction in Taiwan. The powerful typhoon, with winds reaching up to 230 kilometers per hour, struck the Chinese coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Prior to its arrival in China, Ragasa had already claimed 17 lives in Taiwan, where it caused widespread flooding and landslides. Thousands of people were evacuated, and power outages affected many areas. In China, authorities have mobilized emergency response teams and warned residents to take precautions. The storm is expected to continue to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of further flooding and landslides as it moves inland. The impact of Typhoon Ragasa underscores the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, which experts attribute to the effects of climate change. The disaster has prompted calls for greater preparedness and long-term strategies to mitigate the consequences of such powerful storms.