Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th of the year, has intensified to super typhoon and is expected to enter the South China Sea on September 23, making landfall along Guangdong's central-western coast on the 24th. Affected by Ragasa, Zhongshan will see a period of heavy to torrential rain, with some areas experiencing extreme rainfall, from the night of the 23rd through the 25th. Wind gusts are forecast to strengthen gradually to force 10–12.

Zhongshan has already announced the suspension of classes on September 23 and 24, and starting the evening of the 23th, the city will implement the "five suspensions" measure including suspending classes, work, production, transport and business operations citywide. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outings, stock up on at least three days of emergency supplies (including at least four liters of drinking water per person, ready-to-eat food, and essential medications), reinforce doors and windows, and familiarize themselves with the nearest emergency shelters in advance.

To help the public respond effectively, the “Zhongshan Plus” platform has launched a dedicated Typhoon Defense Service. By scanning a QR code, residents can track the real-time path of Ragasa, learn safety tips, and access information on emergency shelters and relief services across the city.

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中山9月23晚开始实施“五停”

今年第18号台风“桦加沙”已加强为超台风级，预计将在9月23日进入南海，24日登陆广东中西部沿海。受“桦加沙”影响，中山23日夜间至25日有一次大暴雨，局部特大暴雨降水过程，阵风逐渐加大至10至12级。

目前，中山23日、24日实施停课，23日晚开始实施“五停”（即停课、停工、停业、停市、停运），建议广大市民减少外出，备齐至少3天的应急物资（每人至少4升饮用水，方便食品和常用药品），加固门窗并提前熟悉周边的应急避难场所。

为助力市民科学应对台风，中山+上线“防御台风服务平台”。市民扫描二维码进入平台，即可查询“桦加沙”实时路径、学习防御台风知识，还能了解全市应急庇护场所分布、应急救助渠道等等信息。