Devastating Typhoon Yagi Wreaks Havoc Across Southern China and Southeast Asia

Typhoon Yagi unleashed its fury on southern China, killing two and injuring 92 in Hainan, and causing power outages for over 800,000 households. Relocations and evacuations were carried out, with effects felt as far as the Philippines. Flights were canceled, and significant disruptions occurred in affected regions.

Two fatalities and 92 injuries were reported as Typhoon Yagi hit the southern Chinese island of Hainan, causing extensive damage and power outages in more than 800,000 households.

Yagi, described as one of the most potent typhoons in the past decade, is now headed toward northern Vietnam. The typhoon initially struck Hainan's Wenchang city at speeds reaching 245 kph (152 mph). China's meteorological authorities have marked Yagi as the strongest autumn typhoon to make landfall in the country.

The storm forced 420,000 residents in Hainan to relocate before landfall, and subsequent evacuations in Guangdong province impacted another half a million people. Haikou's meteorological observatory downgraded its typhoon signal from red to orange as Yagi drifted away. Hong Kong also saw significant disruptions, with temporary government shelters housing 270 people, over 100 flight cancellations, and halts in stock trading, banking, and schooling.

Prior to affecting China, Yagi caused havoc in the Philippines, leaving 16 people dead and 17 missing due to landslides and flooding. Over 47,600 people were displaced as the storm affected more than 2 million people across the archipelago. The storm also disrupted ferries, flights, and daily life in densely populated areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)