Top 10 Facts About Typhoon Yagi Everyone Must Know

Typhoon Yagi Lashes Hainan and Southern Guangdong

Typhoon Yagi Facts:

1/10 🌪 Typhoon Yagi (aka Enteng in the Philippines) made landfall in Northern Vietnam on Sep 7, after battering Hainan with winds up to 260 km/h. It's one of the strongest typhoons to hit Northern Vietnam in history.

2/10 📅 Origin Story: Yagi formed as a low-pressure area near Palau on Aug 30. By Sep 1, it developed into a tropical storm, hitting the Philippines and later intensifying over the South China Sea.

3/10 🌍 Category 5 Super Typhoon: Yagi hit a historic peak with sustained winds of 260 km/h, one of only four Category 5 typhoons recorded in the South China Sea. It’s now etched in history alongside Pamela (1954), Rammasun (2014), & Rai (2021).

4/10 Hainan's Hardest Hit: Yagi made landfall in Hainan, China, with severe winds and rain, causing power outages for 830,000 homes and impacting 1.2 million people. It's the worst storm since Rammasun in 2014!

5/10 Vietnam Impact: After Hainan, Yagi smashed into Vietnam, causing at least 6+ deaths, leaving 13+ missing, and destroying homes, roads, and power lines. 50,000+ people were evacuated, with massive disruptions in cities like Hanoi and Haiphong.

6/10 ⚠️ Preparations: Schools were closed, flights canceled, & evacuations took place across the Philippines, China, & Vietnam. Ferry services were halted & emergency teams were deployed. Coastal defenses were reinforced in preparation for the worst.

7/10 🇵🇭 Philippine Flooding: Before hitting China and Vietnam, Yagi caused heavy flooding in the Philippines, resulting in 20 deaths, widespread damage, and displacement of thousands. It left over $27 million in damages.

8/10 💡 Hong Kong Alert: The Hong Kong Observatory issued storm signals, leading to flight cancellations and the closure of the stock exchange. No fatalities, but it was a stark reminder of how prepared the city is for such disasters.

9/10 🚨 Human Impact: Typhoon Yagi’s toll: 30+ lives lost, 200+ injured, thousands displaced, & significant property damage. Its destructive path across SE Asia serves as a reminder of the power of nature and the need for preparedness.

10/10 🏠 Stay Safe: If you're in the affected regions, stay indoors, follow local weather advisories, and prioritize safety. Let’s stay strong, and united, and help your neighbors through this challenging time.