It was the longest-lasting signal no. 10 typhoon in Macao, and the first time that Macao has hoisted the highest-level typhoon warning twice in a year
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The SAR breathed a collective sigh of relief last night as the strongest storm on Earth this year left the territory and headed into southwestern Guangdong
Dubbed the world’s strongest typhoon so far this year, Ragasa saw the no. 10 signal hoisted for much of today, causing widespread flooding and damage in Macao
The Macao News team brings you live updates as the most powerful storm in the world this year unleashes its fury on the city
Evacuation of some of Macao’s low-lying areas is already in progress, with officials describing Ragasa’s approach as a ‘severe challenge’ for the city
In preparation for Ragasa’s approach later today, the city has taken various measures such as suspending the operation of bridges, public transport and businesses
Described as the strongest storm in the world this year, Ragasa poses a major threat to Macao and could come as close as 100 kilometres to the city tomorrow morning
Ragasa is expected to reach within 100 kilometres of Macao on Wednesday morning, with the authorities braced for major civil emergency
Macao has surpassed Monaco and Singapore to become the most densely populated place on the planet, with 23,167 people per square kilometre