The storm brought several Asian megacities to a standstill, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. In Taiwan, 14 people died after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county. In the Philippines, 10 deaths were reported.

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.