Devastating Typhoon Yagi Causes Chaos Across Hong Kong and Southern China

Typhoon Yagi forced a halt to various activities in Hong Kong and Southern China, with maximum winds of 230 km/h causing significant disruptions. The storm displaced thousands, grounded flights, and led to the suspension of services. It had earlier caused fatalities and widespread damage in the Philippines.

A potent typhoon named Yagi swept south of Hong Kong, initiating disruptions as it aimed toward a Chinese island province for its expected Friday landfall.

With winds reaching 230 kilometers per hour, the powerful typhoon compelled over 250 Hong Kong residents to seek refuge and halted trading, banking, and school activities. It also resulted in the cancellation of more than 100 flights and downed numerous trees.

In Southern China's Hainan province, preparations included sandbag barriers and reinforced windows, while suspensions affected schools, businesses, and transport. Yagi, previously a tropical storm, had already wrought havoc in the Philippines, causing 16 deaths, 17 missing persons, and displacing over 47,600 residents.

(With inputs from agencies.)