\"I couldn't sleep at all last night. The wind was so strong—wild shrieks and howls echoed everywhere. When I looked out, everything was flying in the air—bricks, wood… It was terrifying!\" exclaimed Huang Yiming, a photographer from Haikou, the capital city of south China's Hainan Province.
Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Wenchang City near Haikou on Friday night, bringing with it devastating winds and heavy rains. By Saturday afternoon, the deadly storm had tragically claimed four lives and injured 95 others in southern China.
Residents in Haikou and Wenchang shared their harrowing experiences as communication networks were disrupted in many areas. Photos and stories emerged, showing the sheer force of Yagi.
\"Super, super, super powerful! 🙀 Buildings taller than 15 floors were shaking. Windows were blown away, even refrigerators!\" said Xiaopeng, a 39-year-old local from Haikou. \"As a native here, it's my first time seeing such a massive typhoon.\"
Despite the chaos, many residents felt better prepared this time. Local authorities had issued early warnings, and evacuation procedures were more efficient compared to previous storms. Communities banded together, offering shelter and assistance to those in need.
Natural disasters like Typhoon Yagi remind us of the unpredictable power of nature. But they also highlight the resilience and solidarity of communities facing adversity. Stay safe out there! 💪🌪️
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Super Typhoon Yagi is scary but residents say they are better prepared
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