Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the year, brought heavy rainfall to Zhongshan on September 24. Facing the fierce storm, city's gardening, urban management, sanitation and other departments and emergency medical teams stood fast at the front lines, conducting rescue, disaster relief and typhoon preparedness operations to form a robust "safety shield" for residents.

Workers deploy specialized equipment to clear debris from fallen trees blocking key roads in downtown Zhongshan. (Photo by Yu Zhaoyu)

A garden worker boards a scissor lift to perform high-altitude work. (Photo by Gai Liubao)

A toppled tree has displaced sidewalk tiles and ruptured underground water pipes, prompting immediate repair crews. (Photo by Gai Liubao)

Workers brave wind and rain to patrol roads, removing obstacles to maintain smooth traffic flow after typhoon-induced tree falls and infrastructure damage. (Photo by Huang Yijie)

Workers cooperate to lift a damaged traffic facility. (Photo by Huang Yijie)

Dispatchers field urgent calls at the hospital emergency command center. (Photo by Gai Liubao)

Physicians conduct examinations for a patient. (Photo by Gai Liubao)

Sanitation workers continue debris clearance despite adverse weather. (Photo by Wen Bo)