Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of 2025, is forecast to likely make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of Guangdong on Wednesday as the most powerful typhoon of this year — and severely affect the province from Tuesday to Thursday, the provincial meteorological observatory said.

Guangdong province on Monday raised its wind emergency response to Level II, with two cities announcing a series of suspension measures.The Level II response, the second-highest in China's four-tier warning system, was activated at 10 a.m. on Monday.

From 12:00 on Tuesday, high-speed and conventional trains within Guangdong will be gradually suspended, with the scope of suspension adjusted based on the typhoon's impact. On Wednesday, all high-speed and conventional trains in the province will be suspended throughout the day.

On September 22, the Guangzhou Headquarter for Flood, Drought and Typhoon Control issued the following letter to the residents.It is essential to know and follow proper safety measures when a typhoon approaches. Be aware of these potential risks and take precautions in advance.

Link: A Letter to All Residents in Guangzhou

Updated 23 September 2025