Super Typhoon Ragasa triggers T10 for Hong Kong and Macao
Summary
Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced both Hong Kong and Macao to issue their highest tropical cyclone warnings (T10) on 24 September 2025. Powerful winds, heavy rain and a significant storm surge have prompted authorities to urge residents to stay away from shorelines, avoid water activities and remain indoors. Both meteorological agencies expect T10 to remain in force for some time.
Hong Kong International Airport remains operational during the typhoon, with the terminal open and temporary rest areas, charging stations and essential supplies provided for affected travellers. Several shops and restaurants are operating — some 24 hours — to support stranded passengers. To manage land transport disruption, the Taxi Queue Ticket System has been activated; passengers are advised to obtain queue numbers via kiosks or a mobile app and to confirm flight status with their airlines before travelling to the airport.
Key Points
- Hong Kong Observatory and Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issued Tropical Cyclone/Hurricane Signal No. 10 on 24 September 2025.
- Authorities warned of a major storm surge; the public is urged to avoid shorelines and water activities and to take flood and wind precautions.
- Residents should stay indoors and prepare in advance for possible flooding and wind damage.
- Hong Kong International Airport remains open, providing rest areas, supplies and some 24-hour services for passengers affected by the typhoon.
- Taxi Queue Ticket System activated to manage land-transport disruption between the city and the airport; passengers should use kiosks or a mobile app to obtain queue numbers.
- Airport Authority Hong Kong advises passengers to check with airlines for updated flight information and to confirm seats and times before heading to the airport.
Why should I read this?
If you live, work or have staff in Hong Kong or Macao — or if you’re due to travel there — this matters now. T10 isn’t just a headline: it means dangerous seas, possible flooding and transport chaos. The airport is open but expect delays and disruptions. Quick tip: check flights, avoid the shoreline and give people on the ground space to sort things out.
Author style
Punchy. This piece flags an urgent, location-specific event — read if you need to act or manage people in the affected areas. If it’s not directly relevant to you, consider it a concise situational update we’ve done the legwork on.
