Since last weekend, Typhoon Yagi, combined with the southwest monsoon, has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, bringing torrential rains and severe flooding to the capital, Manila, and other areas. The devastating impact has caused landslides, submerging houses and burying entire villages, with the death toll rising to 14.
According to the Philippine Meteorological Agency, Typhoon Yagi is expected to strengthen, possibly reaching severe tropical storm status before escalating to a super typhoon by September 5.
Currently, Typhoon Yagi has entered the eastern part of the South China Sea and is steadily advancing toward Hainan Island. The storm is intensifying and is forecast to make landfall along the eastern coast of Hainan Province and the western coast of Guangdong Province on September 6.
The Hainan Provincial Meteorological Bureau has warned that the storm’s strongest winds near its center could reach levels 15-17, categorizing it as a strong storm or super typhoon. From the night of September 3 to September 8, coastal areas off Hainan will face powerful gusts, while the island itself is expected to experience heavy rain from September 5 to September 7.
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Source: Vietnam Insider