Chinese authorities evacuated 1.9 million residents from Guangdong province as super typhoon Ragasa approached with winds of 241 kph. The storm caused school and business closures in at least 10 cities and led to significant damage in Hong Kong and Macau. In Taiwan, heavy rains resulted in flooding and bridge collapses, with at least 15 fatalities reported. The Philippines also faced casualties, including fishermen who drowned due to the storm's impact.