Earlier this week, Typhoon Ragasa forced authorities in the Macau Special Administrative Region to raise the typhoon warning to level 10, the highest level. The storm's circulation brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city.

While the typhoon caused evacuations and power outages for safety, many Macau residents eagerly took to the streets to catch fish. Videos on social media on 24/9 showed dozens of residents excitedly using buckets, basins, and nets to catch fish on Almirante Lacerda Avenue and Rua da Doca Seca Street.

This activity became even more lively as the floodwaters receded, with families even bringing their children along to join in. Social media users also expressed amusement at the sight.

Many joked that residents in the Barra district of Macau had a "bumper harvest" and an extra source of protein during the stormy days. The origin of the fish remains unclear.

Despite the residents' lightheartedness, Macau authorities repeatedly urged people to stay indoors during the most dangerous phase of the typhoon. The city government reported several incidents, such as fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding, which injured 4 people due to the storm's impact.

As of 24/9, the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau downgraded the warning for Typhoon Ragasa from red to blue. The typhoon warning level was also lowered from 10 to 8 as the storm moved away from the city.

Ngoc Anh (According to Standard, CNA, Shanghai Daily)