Super Typhoon Yagi to Hit Southern China, Hong Kong

Southern China and Hong Kong are bracing for the arrival of Super Typhoon Yagi, expected to be the strongest storm in nearly a decade, with sustained winds of up to 240 kph (150 mph). Authorities have issued high-level emergency warnings, suspended trains, boats, and flights, and closed schools and businesses in preparation. The storm, which has already caused severe damage and fatalities in the Philippines, is forecasted to make landfall along the coast from Qionghai in Hainan to Dianbai, Guangdong, on Sept 6. Hong Kong anticipates raising its third-highest typhoon signal, which could halt much of its transport and business activities. Yagi's intensification is attributed to warmer oceans due to climate change, and it is expected to bring torrential rains and potential flooding to affected regions. The storm will also impact northern Vietnam by the weekend, bringing heavy rain and windstorms.