The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged nationals in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to stay on maximum alert.
The Consulate reported that, if the T8 or T10 signals are activated, the face -to -face services will be suspended immediately.
The General Consulate of Colombia in Hong Kong and Macao He released an urgent call to the Colombian community before the imminent arrival of the Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to reach winds of up to 200 kilometers per hour and torrential rains.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory, The tropical cyclone could be intensified to T10 signal, equivalent to a category 5 hurricane, with its worst effects planned between Tuesday 24 and Wednesday, September 25, 2025.
The emergency includes flood risk in coastal areas and serious effects on urban infrastructure.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the nationals in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan –where more than 1,300 Colombians reside – to stay on maximum alert and attend only the official information.
The Consulate reported that, In case of activating the T8 or T10 signals, the face -to -face services will be suspended immediately, although emergency attention will continue to be remotely.
Measures recommended by the Consulate
Cut out water, non -perishable food, medicines and portable loaders.
Ensure windows, doors and remove balcony objects or terraces.
Identify evacuation routes and temporary shelters enabled by local authorities.
Maintain identity documents and phones loaded in an emergency briefcase.
During the storm, the call is to remain on a roof, avoid coastal areas and not use vehicles except strictly necessary cases, remembering that public transport will be suspended up to two hours after the alert raised.
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Emergency lines
Hong Kong and Macao: 999 (Firefighters, Police and Ambulance).
Colombia Consulate in Hong Kong: WhatsApp (+852) 6460 4848.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogotá: (+57-601) 3826999.
The Consulate reiterated its willingness to support Colombians affected through official attention channels and stressed the importance of complying with the instructions of local governments.
Source: Integrated information system
