Streets in Macao turned into streams with various debris floating on the water as Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, battered the Chinese casino hub, forcing the closure of shops and schools and the cancellation of flights. Hundreds of people sought refuge in temporary centers as rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to save those who were trapped.

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Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, has caused massive destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines before slamming ashore in southern China. The typhoon whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on Wednesday. In Taiwan, 17 people died in a county that was hit by floods and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines. Nearly 1.9 million people were relocated across China's Guangdong province. Hong Kong and Macao canceled schools and flights, with many shops closed. Ragasa is the strongest tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific and South China Sea region so far this year.

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