Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into southern China late September 2025 after killing at least 14 in Taiwan. But clips that were widely shared on Chinese social media -- appearing to show a powerful tornado and menacing clouds -- do not depict scenes from the year's strongest storm yet.

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Known as the strongest storm of the year in the world, Typhoon Ragasa churned through parts of the Western Pacific and slammed into southern China, whipping massive waves, triggering floods and leaving at least 27 dead in its wake in Taiwan and the Philippines.

Typhoon Bualoi tore through Vietnam's coast on Monday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 46, the government said, while accompanying strong winds and rains damaged homes, snapped power links and flooded roads.