Typhoon ‘Yagi’ Wreaks Havoc in China, Two Dead

Typhoon ‘Yagi’ has caused significant destruction as it struck the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. According to local officials, two people have died and 92 others have been injured. Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, made landfall on China’s coast on Friday, initially hitting Hainan before moving on to Guangdong province. On Friday, China issued a ‘Red Alert’ and warned of potential flooding in the southern regions. The typhoon is expected to impact the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and northern Vietnam. The ‘South China Morning Post’ reported that over one million people have been evacuated from affected areas.

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