Super Typhoon Ragasa, classified as equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, has wreaked havoc in Taiwan, where it caused a barrier lake to burst, leading to at least two deaths and many people trapped. The storm has brought nearly 60cm of rain to eastern Taiwan, resulting in severe flooding and infrastructure damage. As Ragasa approaches China's southern coast, authorities have evacuated around 370,000 people in Guangdong province, anticipating catastrophic storm surges and flooding. Hong Kong has issued its highest typhoon warning, with significant disruptions expected at the airport and in local businesses. The storm's destructive potential is heightened by its trajectory, particularly affecting low-lying areas. Experts warn that climate change may be intensifying such storms, leading to increased wind speeds and rainfall.