The strongest tropical storm on Earth this year is barreling across Asia, thrashing the Philippines with winds over 165 milesPH. A super typhoon equivalent to a category 5 hurricane. Heavy rain triggering landslides and flooding.The extent of the damage still unclear. The sheer size of Typhoon Ragasa captured from space now making its way through the South China Sea toward Hong Kong and southern China where tens of millions of people are on high alert. The storm center passing south of Taiwan causing rough ...

Typhoon Raasa Impact - Typhoon Raasa, the most powerful storm of the year, with sustained winds reaching 165 mph [2] - Storm surge exceeded 9 ft in a province of the Philippines [1] - At least three people killed and thousands evacuated, with numbers expected to rise [3] Storm Trajectory and Affected Areas - Typhoon Raasa is targeting areas just south of Hong Kong and will make landfall into mainland China [3] - Approximately 75 million people live in the general vicinity near Hong Kong, China [4] - Wind speeds have decreased from 165 mph to 130 mph, equivalent to a category 3 hurricane [4][5] - Rainfall is expected to be widespread, ranging from 5 to 10 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 15 inches [6] Weather Outlook - There are two areas of interest in the Atlantic basin, one potentially affecting the Bahamas and the southeast coast, and another close to Bermuda [6] - It is the peak month of the hurricane and typhoon season globally [7]

Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains killed at least nine people on Indonesia’s tourism island of Bali, while six more are still missing https://t.co/9JnRQo1hk8 ...

Bangladesh's empowerment of women is a good example for flood-wracked Pakistan, writes @davidfickling (via @opinion) https://t.co/SwqQrCKYbq ...

Pakistan, suffering yet again from extensive flooding, has received less than half of the roughly $11 billion pledged by the European Union, China, Asian Development Bank and others in the wake of the 2022 floods https://t.co/I2ebsdyxVn ...

The remnants of Hurricane Erin will fuel torrential rain across northern Italy and parts of the Swiss Alps, raising the risk of flooding and landslides https://t.co/UGVdMs8PPA ...

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated to higher ground after neighboring India released water from overflowing dams and swollen rivers. This does impact low-lying border regions. India notified Pakistan yesterday that crossber flooding was possible as a result.That actually marks the first diplomatic contact between the two governments in the months since their brief conflict in May. ...

Environmental Impact - "Exceptionally high" flooding in Punjab, Pakistan, leading to thousands of evacuations [1]

The remnants of Hurricane Erin will contribute to torrential rain across the Swiss Alps over the next two days, raising the risk of dangerous flooding and landslides https://t.co/kCgmOXcfEl ...

Hurricane Impacts & Damage Assessment - Hurricane Aaron's storm surges caused significant flooding on North Carolina's Outer Banks, particularly impacting Hatteras Island [1] - Waves crashed against homes built on stilts along the shoreline, and neighborhood streets were washed out [1] - Crews were deployed to repair flattened sand dunes [1] - One hotel on Hatteras Island was built to withstand a Category 4 hurricane and can last approximately 6 weeks without outside assistance [2] - Double red flags were posted along the Outer Banks, warning people to stay out of the water [4] Evacuation & Safety Measures - Residents evacuated Hatteras Island, with some relocating their vacations [3] - A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to the hurricane [5] - Lifeguards patrolled beaches in New Jersey to prevent swimming [5] Storm Characteristics & Progression - Hurricane Aaron was a Category 2 hurricane with a windfield larger than Hurricane Katrina [4] - The hurricane's winds impacted the Northeast, from the Jersey Shore to southern New England [5] - High tide could potentially worsen the storm surge on the Outer Banks [6]