Hong Kong resumed its flight operations on 25 Sep 2025, a day after Cyclone Ragasa – classified as the most severe storm worldwide in 2025 – swept through the city with unprecedented wind speeds and rainfall.
Emergency Shelters and Casualties
The cyclone struck after midnight on 25 Sep 2025, local time, pushing thousands of people into emergency shelters.
At least 14 people were killed in Taiwan when a barrier lake breached in the eastern county of Hualien, reported CNN.
Impact on Flights and Trains
Hong Kong International Airport saw the cancellation of over 500 flights for 36 hours from 8pm on 23 September 2025 to 8am on 25 September 2025, affecting tens of thousands of travellers. MTR Corp restarted limited train services at 9am today after crews repaired overhead lines and cleared tracks.
Ferry services to Kowloon and Lantau Island also resumed after inspection of the landing berths.
Hospitals and Health Services
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority stated that emergency wards treated injuries ranging from minor lacerations to spinal fractures caused by windblown objects and collapsing walls.
Retail and Supply Shortages
The Hong Kong Observatory warned residents to expect isolated thunderstorms over the weekend as post-cyclone rain bands linger across the region.
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