China Evacuates 400,000 as Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches
China is on high alert as Super Typhoon Yagi, one of the most powerful storms of the year, is set to make landfall. The country has already evacuated around 400,000 people from vulnerable areas. Here's a closer look at the situation and what to expect as the storm approaches.
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Mass Evacuations Ahead of Yagi’s Landfall As Yagi closes in on the popular tourist destination of Hainan, authorities have moved quickly to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Some 400,000 people have been evacuated, with trains, boats, and flights suspended in the region. Schools remain shut, and officials are urging people to stay indoors as the storm looms closer.
A Storm Growing in Strength Super Typhoon Yagi, which began its destructive path in the northern Philippines earlier this week, has now doubled in intensity. The storm is currently packing winds of up to 240 km/h (150 mph) near its eye. Meteorologists are warning that the storm could cause catastrophic damage to Hainan and Guangdong, China’s most populous province.
Severe Weather Warnings Across the Region The Indo-Pacific Tropical Cyclone Warning Center has labeled Yagi as "extremely dangerous," predicting that its landfall could be "potentially catastrophic." A super typhoon is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, making Yagi a storm not to be taken lightly.
In response, all tourist attractions in Hainan have been closed since Wednesday, and authorities have shut down the world’s longest sea crossing—the bridge linking Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai in Guangdong. Heavy rain and strong winds have already started to lash parts of the region, with rainfall expected to reach up to 500mm.
Rare Super Typhoon Hits Hainan Hainan, known for its sandy beaches and clear waters, is familiar with typhoons, but super typhoons are a rare event. From 1949 to 2023, only nine of the 106 typhoons that made landfall in Hainan were classified as super typhoons. Officials believe Yagi could be the strongest storm to hit the area in a decade.
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