‘Never seen anything like this’: Typhoon Ragasa batters HK, South China

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in recent years, has caused deadly destruction across Taiwan, the Philippines, and southern China. The storm's impact was also felt in Hong Kong, where waves taller than lampposts battered promenades.

In Taiwan, 17 people have died after floods submerged roads and swept away vehicles in one county. The northern Philippines has reported 10 deaths.

The typhoon continued its path into southern China, where nearly 1.9 million people were relocated across Guangdong province. A weather station in Chuandao town recorded a historic maximum gust of 241 kph. On the coast of Zhuhai city, huge waves and intense rain battered the city, with fallen tree branches scattered across the streets.

A social media user shared video footage from the Fullerton Hotel Ocean P