Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Hainan Province

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year and the most powerful in the South China Sea in the last three decades, made landfall in China's Hainan province with maximum sustained winds reaching 240 km/h. The typhoon has already caused significant destruction in the Philippines, resulting in at least 13 fatalities, and is now leading to school closures, flight cancellations, and transport disruptions across Hainan, Guangdong, and parts of Hong Kong. Meteorologists warn that Yagi's rapid intensification, fueled by warm ocean waters, poses a substantial threat to northern Vietnam as it approaches the coast. The storm's unprecedented strength raises concerns about potential flooding and landslides in the affected areas. Precautionary measures, including the return of over 70,000 fishermen to ports, have been implemented to mitigate the risks. Experts emphasize that the climate crisis is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of such storms, making Yagi a significant case study in the growing threats posed by changing weather patterns.