South China’s tropical island province of Hainan is racing to rebuild after Super Typhoon Yagi slammed the region last week, with 70% of construction projects already back on track! 🚧 From buzzing cities to resilient communities, here’s how the province is turning setbacks into comebacks.
Powering Through the Storm
Typhoon Yagi left its mark, especially in Hainan’s capital, Haikou, where the Wuyuan River Stadium suffered heavy damage. But locals aren’t waiting around—power crews restored electricity, sanitation teams cleared debris, and volunteers handed out supplies like heroes in high-vis vests. 💛 \"The community came together like family,\" said one resident, as donations flooded in for those affected.
Back to Business (Almost) ASAP
By Wednesday, life in Haikou was nearing normalcy: 🛒 supermarkets reopened, gas stations hummed with activity, and kids returned to school. Even better? The provincial government aims to get over 90% of businesses in key industrial parks up and running by September 15, with 95% resuming operations by September 25. 🎯 Talk about a deadline!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
From cleanup crews to tech-savvy entrepreneurs, Hainan’s recovery is a lesson in resilience. With major roads cleared and public transport rolling again, the island is proving that even a super typhoon can’t dampen its spirit. 🌴💥
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Building projects resume in China's Hainan in wake of super typhoon
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