"Authorities have warned of heavy flooding, landslides and widespread power outages. Evacuations were underway in coastal and low-lying areas, and dozens of domestic flights and ferry services were cancelled. Schools and government offices were closed in the Manila region and across 29 Philippine provinces. The highest typhoon warning was raised for the remote Babuyan Islands, where Ragasa is expected to make landfall around midday. Officials urged residents there to evacuate to higher ground."
"According to the national weather service, winds of up to 215 kph (134 mph) and gusts of up to 265 kph were recorded as of 8 a.m. local time (0000 GMT). Typhoon warning for Babuyan Islands Authorities have warned of heavy flooding, landslides and widespread power outages. Evacuations were underway in coastal and low-lying areas, and dozens of domestic flights and ferry services were cancelled."
Super Typhoon Ragasa hit northern Luzon with extreme winds reported up to 215 kph and gusts up to 265 kph as of early morning. Authorities suspended work and closed schools and government offices across Manila and 29 provinces. Evacuations were carried out in coastal and low-lying areas, and dozens of domestic flights and ferry services were canceled. The highest warning was issued for the Babuyan Islands where landfall was expected around midday and residents were urged to move to higher ground. Taiwan issued land and sea warnings, canceled flights to eastern cities and began small-scale mountain evacuations. Hong Kong planned a 36-hour passenger flight halt. Officials warned of flooding, landslides and widespread power outages.
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