Super Typhoon Yagi Leaves Deadly Path in Asia

Super Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc across southern China and northern Vietnam, causing at least four fatalities and significant injuries, with the death toll rising to 22 across affected regions including the Philippines. The typhoon made landfall twice, first in Hainan and then in Guangdong, displacing nearly 730,000 people and causing widespread power outages, affecting over 1.5 million households. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced disaster relief efforts as rescue teams mobilize to restore power and communication networks in Hainan, where over 12,500 base stations were damaged. In Vietnam, Yagi struck with winds up to 160 km/h, causing additional casualties and significant infrastructural damage, especially in Haiphong. The storm is noted as the strongest to hit Hainan since 2014, with forecasts indicating further impacts as it moves through the region. Emergency services continue to work diligently to provide aid and restore normalcy amid ongoing recovery efforts.