3 d. ago Storm landfall leaves 1 dead as thousands evacuate in Philippines

A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead and forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages, officials said. Tropical Storm Fengshen was tracked at midday over Manila Bay with sustained winds of up to 65kph (40 mph) and gusts of up to 90kph (56 mph). It was expected to move away from the main northern Philippine region of Luzon on Sunday night, government forecasters said. A villager drowned on...

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1 week ago This video does not show Hongkonger knocked over during Super Typhoon Ragasa

With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. A Facebook reel was posted on September 24 – the day Super Typhoon Ragasa edged as close as 100km south of Hong Kong – and has since been shared at least 18,000 times. “Typhoon Ragasa hits Hong Kong with 240 mph winds today Sep 24, 2025 [sic],” the...

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall In China, Disrupts Travel And Daily Life

Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall In China, Disrupts Travel And Daily Life  Travel and Leisure Asia

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people  The Norfolk Daily News

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2 w. ago Xinhua News | China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions

Xinhua News | China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions

China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago China Slammed By Powerful Typhoon Matmo Triggering Terrifying Scenes, Mass Evacuations

China Slammed By Powerful Typhoon Matmo Triggering Terrifying Scenes, Mass Evacuations  AOL.com

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo: South China's Hainan Province experienced severe wind and torrential rain

Typhoon Matmo: South China's Hainan Province experienced severe wind and torrential rain  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo makes landfall in China with winds up to 94 mph

Typhoon Matmo makes landfall in China with winds up to 94 mph  Yahoo

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo set to hit southern China with fierce winds, high waves

Typhoon Matmo set to hit southern China with fierce winds, high waves  ecns.cn

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall  KWKT - FOX 44

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday season

Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday season  CNA

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo batters China's coastal regions with fierce winds, downpours

Typhoon Matmo batters China's coastal regions with fierce winds, downpours  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China’s southern provinces brace for Typhoon Matmo as over 150,000 relocate

China’s southern provinces are bracing for Typhoon Matmo, as Guangdong authorities relocated more than 150,000 residents and Hainan has suspended rail services across the island. The National Meteorological Centre on Sunday said Matmo, the 21st typhoon of the year, had strengthened into a severe typhoon that morning and was expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to areas across Hainan province, Guangdong province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The storm is expected to move...

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2 w. ago China sets aside US$28 million for southern provinces hit by Typhoon Matmo

China set aside 200 million yuan (US$28 million) in recovery aid for Guangdong and Hainan provinces as Typhoon Matmo made landfall on Sunday afternoon. Earlier on Sunday, authorities in Guangdong relocated more than 150,000 residents and Hainan suspended rail services across the island during peak holiday travel season. By late Sunday afternoon, transport in Haikou, Hainan’s capital, was gradually resuming. The National Meteorological Centre on Sunday morning said Matmo had strengthened into a...

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2 w. ago Man rescued after falling into Hong Kong sea from yacht during T3 warning signal

A man was rescued after falling into the sea from a yacht in Hong Kong on Saturday evening after allegedly becoming intoxicated during a party on board while a No 3 signal was in effect for Typhoon Matmo. Police received a report that a man had fallen into the sea at 10.08pm on Saturday near the Sam Ka Tsuen pier in Lei Yue Mun. The 45-year-old, surnamed Lau, was rescued by firefighters and rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong for treatment. He was unconscious at the time. According...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong man rescued after falling into sea from yacht during T3 warning signal

A man was rescued after falling into the sea from a yacht in Hong Kong on Saturday evening after becoming intoxicated during a party on board while a No 3 signal was in effect for Typhoon Matmo. Police received a report that a man had fallen into the sea at 10.08pm on Saturday near Sam Ka Tsuen pier in Lei Yue Mun. The 45-year-old, surnamed Lau, was rescued by firefighters and rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong for treatment. He was unconscious at the time. According to the force,...

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2 w. ago Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 150,000 people ahead of landfall

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 150,000 people ahead of landfall  The Boston Globe

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2 w. ago Hong Kong considers downgrading T3 signal as Typhoon Matmo gradually moves away

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Typhoon Matmo is gradually moving away after passing near the city on Sunday morning and is expected to weaken further by the afternoon, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. The forecaster said on Sunday that it would consider downgrading the No 3 signal to the No 1 standby signal when strong winds no longer generally threatened the city. At 10am, Matmo...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong airport warns of more than 100 disrupted flights due to Typhoon Matmo

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. More than 100 flights are expected to be disrupted on Sunday due to Typhoon Matmo, with up to 27 potentially cancelled, according to Hong Kong’s Airport Authority. Matmo is gradually moving away from the city and is forecast to weaken further by the afternoon. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Sunday that it would downgrade the No 3 signal to the No 1 standby...

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