One of the strongest typhoons in Asian history, and also dubbed the 'king of storms', Typhoon Ragasa carved a deadly path across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, leaving behind floods, destruction and mass evacuations. The relentless storm unleashed towering waves, fierce winds and torrential rains before weakening over the Chinese mainland. Here are ten major developments. Taiwan - 17 missing, 32 injured Eastern Taiwan was hit hardest when a barrier lake burst in Hualien County. Floodwaters swept away a bridge and turned roads into rivers. Seventeen people died, 17 are missing and 32 were injured. In Guangfu township, which has about 8,450 residents, more than half moved to higher floors or safer ground as the water carried away cars and furniture.

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