Super Typhoon Ragasa Intensifies While Approaching Landfall
• Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) intensifies, threatening Batanes and Babuyan Islands with life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds.
• The typhoon is expected to peak at 270 km/h before impacting the northern Philippines, then weaken as it moves towards China and Vietnam.
• Residents are urged to take immediate precautions, secure homes, and stay informed about the latest advisories from PAGASA and local authorities.
Super Typhoon Ragasa intensifies, threatens Philippines
Super Typhoon Ragasa, known locally as Nando, has intensified as it approaches the Philippines, posing a significant threat to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands. As of September 21, 2025, the super typhoon was located east of Cagayan, packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching up to 230 km/h (145 mph). The storm is moving west-northwest and is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3 meters, destructive winds, and dangerously rough seas to the affected areas.
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