Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong Hotel, Giant Waves Smash Through Glass Doors | World News

A shocking video circulating online shows the moment when giant waves were broken from the glass doors of a coastal hotel in Hong Kong during the Super Typhoon Ragasa. Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Aberdeen, the storm swept in front of the city while strong winds and heavy rains were shot hard.

In the viral video, the sea water ran to the lobby of the hotel, the staff and guests screamed and rolled a man from his feet as he ran to escape. The water quickly rose to the knee level, which flooded on the ground and forced people to move to safety. In the video, it can be heard that hotel employees shout to everyone to leave immediately. The clip stunned the audience online, and many of them called Typhoon Ragasa’s most terrible moments.

After the hotel staff entered the water quickly responded. The hotel then confirmed that no one was seriously injured. “We have used extra sources and we do everything possible to reduce the effect of typhoon and keep our guests safe.” They said.

Witnesses, workers trying to clean the water and protect damaged areas, guests moved to higher floors, he said. In Hong Kong, as authorities warn people about strong winds and heavy rain, emergency measures are applied.

Rising Death Toll

In Taiwan, the authorities reported that Typhoon Ragasa had already killed 14 people and injured 18. About 100 people are still trapped and waiting to save. In South China, schools, businesses and transportation services were closed as a security measure.

(Also read: Taiwan: 14 dead, 124 in the middle of the Typhoon Ragasa after the Barrier Lake in Hualien | Video)

Demolition and Injuries

Until 9 in the morning, the 350 fell tree report met with Hong Kong. The hospital authority confirmed that 56 people were injured during the storm and treated in emergency services. The Ministry of Interior opened 50 temporary shelters in different regions where approximately 800 residents took refuge.

Despite Tayfun Ragasa’s weakening, Hong Kong observation warned that hard seas, floods and powerful winds will continue to pose risk. The inhabitants are asked to stay inside and be away from the open windows and doors.