Super Typhoon Ragasa has claimed 17 lives and left dozens injured in the Taiwan region, with more than 100 people still unaccounted for, according to local emergency responders. The storm’s ferocious winds and torrential rains caused widespread destruction, particularly in Guangfu Township, where displaced residents described harrowing escapes and ongoing struggles to access basic necessities.
In interviews conducted by CGTN Stringer, survivors recounted collapsing homes and rapidly rising floodwaters that forced last-minute evacuations. “We lost everything in minutes,” said one resident, now sheltering in a temporary relief center. Emergency teams continue search operations amid blocked roads and disrupted communication networks, while displaced families face shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies.
The typhoon’s impact highlights growing concerns about extreme weather patterns in Asia, with scientists noting increased intensity of storms across the western Pacific. Analysts warn that such events could disrupt supply chains and agricultural output in affected regions, underscoring the need for climate-resilient infrastructure investments.
