Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall on Hainan Island in southern China, bringing devastating winds exceeding 234 kilometers per hour. As the storm approaches, the region braces for what could be the most severe weather event in a decade. The Ministry of Water Resources has raised its emergency response to the third highest level, indicating the seriousness of the situation as Yagi is expected to cause significant flooding and storm surges.
With gusts reaching up to 280 kilometers per hour, Yagi poses a dual threat of powerful winds and storm surges that elevate sea levels, leading to dangerous flooding. This typhoon, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane, is anticipated to affect not only southern China but also Vietnam, where evacuations are underway ahead of its expected landfall on Saturday.
Authorities in Vietnam are mobilizing over 457,000 military personnel and have advised local fishing boats to seek shelter as the storm approaches. This unprecedented storm is raising alarms as it is projected to be the most powerful typhoon to hit the region in 20 years, highlighting the increasing severity of weather events linked to climate change.
