🌪️ Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Guangdong for the Second Time, 1 Million Residents Evacuated
Super Typhoon Yagi is making waves again! This fierce storm made its second landfall in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, located in the southern part of the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province, around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, as reported by the provincial meteorological bureau.
Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, has ramped up to a super typhoon at level 17. At its core, the storm unleashed winds reaching a staggering 208.8 kilometers per hour during its second touchdown in Guangdong. 💨
The severity of Yagi has prompted authorities to relocate a whopping 1 million residents to safer areas ahead of the storm's impact. Emergency services and local communities are working tirelessly to ensure everyone's safety as Yagi continues its path.
Stay tuned for more updates as Super Typhoon Yagi affects the Guangdong region! Stay safe and follow local advisories. 🌀
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Super Typhoon Yagi hits again, 1 million residents relocated
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