As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches, major cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and southern China, are preparing for its impact. Hong Kong has initiated a shutdown, cancelling hundreds of flights and has evacuated over a million residents from the Guangdong province. The storm has already caused significant damage in the northern Philippines and is forecasted to intensify as it moves closer to southern China. Schools and businesses are shutting down in anticipation of the fierce winds and heavy rains, leaving many travelers stranded as airlines like Emirates and Cathay Pacific announce cancellations. The typhoon is being described as the strongest storm on earth this year, leading to heightened alerts and emergency measures across the region.