This weekend, Super Typhoon Yagi made history by becoming the strongest autumn typhoon to land on the Chinese mainland since 1949, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, held its Super Typhoon status for an incredible 64 hours! That's almost three days of intense power, causing significant damage across many regions over the past few days. 😲
Meteorologists pointed out that Yagi's unprecedented strength was due to a rare combo of factors. Imagine active monsoons in the South China Sea teaming up with extra moisture from tropical cyclones, all wrapped up in perfect atmospheric conditions. Talk about a storm's dream team! 🌊💨
Even though Yagi has now weakened, don't put away those umbrellas just yet. The National Meteorological Center warns that its lingering effects could still bring heavy rain to parts of Guangxi and Yunnan. Residents are advised to stay alert for potential flooding, landslides, and urban waterlogging. Stay safe out there! ☔
After being downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, Yagi made not one but two landfalls on Friday—first in Hainan and then in Guangdong provinces.
But here's some good news! With Yagi's impact fading, local authorities have reopened all tourism, cultural, and sporting venues in Sanya, the popular tourist hotspot in Hainan. Time to explore again! 🏝️🌞
(Cover image: Strong winds toppled a bus stop after Yagi hit Haikou, the capital city of southern China's Hainan Province, September 7, 2024. /CFP)
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Yagi sets record as strongest autumn typhoon to hit China since 1949
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