Impact of Super Typhoon Yagi: The typhoon has resulted in at least two deaths and 92 injuries in southern China, particularly in Ding'an on Hainan Island, where it made landfall on Friday.
Response and Restoration Efforts: Over 2,200 workers are mobilized to restore power to more than 1.5 million households in Hainan, addressing widespread damage caused by the storm.
Previous Devastation: Before hitting China, Typhoon Yagi had already caused significant damage in the Philippines, resulting in at least 16 fatalities
Shenzhen, China, September 7, 2024 — Super Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc in southern China, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuries to at least 92 others. The fatalities were reported in Ding'an, a city on Hainan Island, where Yagi made landfall on Friday. The storm, characterized by its intense rainfall and powerful winds, also swept through parts of the neighboring Guangdong province, causing widespread damage throughout the night.
In the wake of this devastating storm, a significant emergency response has been initiated. Over 2,200 workers have been deployed to address the extensive damage caused by Yagi, focusing on restoring power to more than 1.5 million households in Hainan that have been left without electricity. The restoration efforts are crucial for alleviating the impact on local communities and ensuring that essential services can be resumed as quickly as possible.
Typhoon Yagi, which had already caused considerable destruction in the Philippines, where it claimed at least 16 lives, has continued its path of devastation across the region. The scale of the damage and the ongoing recovery efforts highlight the severe impact of this powerful typhoon and the significant challenges faced by affected communities and response teams.