One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
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One Million Evacuated in China as Typhoon Ragasa Barrels Toward Coast
The storm left 14 dead in Taiwan, and flooded Hong Kong and Macau, disrupting flights.
Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City
Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
Riot Police Officers Spread Across Hong Kong in Wake of Violence
Riot police took positions around schools and subway stations as Hong Kong students, many of whom participated in this summer’s demonstrations, returned to school.
Hong Kong’s Economy Shudders After Protests Plunge Airport Into Chaos
Clashes at one of the world’s busiest transportation hubs could cast further doubt on the city’s future as a business capital on China’s doorstep.
Hong Kong Airport, a City’s Symbol of Pride, Is Now Its Hub of Unrest
Hong Kong Airport, the site of two straight days of protests, is more than just a transit hub. It’s at the center of the city’s identity.
Chaos Grips Hong Kong’s Airport as Police Clash With Protesters
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Hong Kong’s Protests Reach the Airport. Have You Been Affected?
We want to hear from travelers whose plans have been disrupted.