Super Typhoon Yagi, packing winds of 234 km/h, crashed into Hainan Province on Friday afternoon, triggering one of China's largest emergency relocations this year. Over 570,000 residents were evacuated as the storm battered Wenchang City's coast, with social media footage showing waves swallowing seawalls and palm trees bent at 45-degree angles 🌴💨.
The storm dumped torrential rains across the island, causing power outages in multiple cities and villages. Northern areas endured \"once-in-a-decade\" winds strong enough to overturn trucks, while Haikou – Hainan's capital – braced for Yagi's next hit overnight.
Meteorologists warn the typhoon will churn toward Chengmai and Lingao counties before entering the Beibu Gulf on Saturday. Emergency crews are working round-the-clock to clear debris and restore electricity ⚡️.
Local officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas and \"prepare for 48 hours of extreme weather.\" This marks Hainan's third major typhoon this summer, raising climate concerns among young activists tracking extreme weather trends 📈🌏.
