The BRICS TimesTyphoon Ragasa claimed 11 lives in the Philippines and 17 in Taiwan, yet China neutralized its impact. Despite winds reaching 212 km per hour, not a single person died in China. The big question remains – how did China blunt the force of one of the strongest storms this year?
Typhoon Ragasa Devastates Philippines and Taiwan
Typhoon Ragasa brought severe destruction to the Philippines and Taiwan. In Taiwan, the storm killed 17 people and left 33 missing. In the Philippines, 11 deaths were confirmed. However, in China, no loss of life was reported, even though five provinces in southern China were directly affected. This contrast has sparked a debate on how China managed to contain the storm so effectively.
Winds Reached 212 km Per Hour in China
When Ragasa struck China, the wind speed touched 212 km per hour. The storm damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands. According to official data, nearly two million people were directly affected. Despite this, authorities reported no casualties or major injuries.
The Chinese government announced that the storm has now weakened. Relief and rescue operations are underway, and no serious loss of life has been recorded. Electricity has already been restored in around 60 percent of the worst-hit households.
How Did China Weaken the Storm’s Impact?
According to Global Times, Ragasa was the 18th typhoon of the year and considered the most powerful so far. After sweeping through the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, the storm entered China. Officials said that early preparedness and proactive measures turned the tide. China adopted four key strategies to reduce the storm’s deadly impact.
China evacuated nearly 400,000 people from high-risk areas within 24 hours. Their homes were sealed to prevent strong winds from causing greater destruction. Authorities issued strict advisories in advance, urging people to remain indoors and protect windows and doors with double layers.
All schools, colleges, and shops were shut down, while disaster management teams took full control of relief distribution. More than 80,000 workers were deployed in the affected regions to provide immediate assistance.
Even during the storm, medical services remained active. In Guangdong province alone, over 10,000 healthcare workers were on duty. Across southern China, the government set up around 1,059 emergency shelters, all closely monitored by officials.
These steps reveal how China’s early warnings, swift evacuations, and strong coordination prevented Ragasa from becoming a national tragedy.
