Super Typhoon Yagi has set a new record as the strongest autumn typhoon to make landfall in China since 1949, according to the China Meteorological Administration on Sunday.
Maintaining Super Typhoon status for an unprecedented 64 hours, Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, caused significant damage across many areas of China over the past few days. The administration reported widespread impacts, including severe structural damage, power outages, and disrupted transportation.
Experts attribute Yagi’s exceptional strength to a rare combination of factors. “Active monsoons in the South China Sea, enhanced moisture from tropical cyclones, and favorable atmospheric conditions all contributed to intensifying Yagi beyond typical expectations,” meteorologists explained.
While Yagi has since weakened and was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, the National Meteorological Center has warned that its residual circulation could still trigger heavy rainfall in parts of Guangxi and Yunnan provinces. Authorities are on alert for potential risks of flooding, landslides, and urban waterlogging in these regions.
The typhoon made landfall twice on Friday, first striking Hainan Province and later moving onto Guangdong Province. In response to its waning impact, local authorities in Sanya, a popular tourist city in Hainan, announced that all tourism, cultural, and sporting venues have reopened, signaling a return to normalcy.
Residents and officials alike are now focusing on recovery efforts. Emergency services are working to restore infrastructure and provide aid to affected communities. The government has emphasized the importance of preparedness and timely response to mitigate the effects of such extreme weather events in the future.
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Yagi sets record as strongest autumn typhoon to hit China since 1949
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