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Like every year, this year too, cyclones are continuing in the neighboring country China. After crossing the city of Hong Kong, the powerful typhoon Yagi hit Hainan province on Saturday. This has affected the local life there. The weather office of Hainan province said that the Yagi storm caused winds of about 245 kilometers per hour.
Winds blew at a speed of 245 kilometers per hour in China
The typhoon reached Wenchang city in the evening local time and is expected to hit other parts of the island before moving toward Beibu Gulf.
a very powerful storm arose
According to officials of China's National Meteorological Office, Yagi is the most powerful cyclone to hit China in the autumn season. He further said that more than four lakh people have been sent to safe places in China's Hainan. Sand bags have been placed outside the buildings to prevent possible floods. Also, the windows of the houses have also been strengthened.
High alert has been declared regarding the cyclone
According to the information, schools, offices, transport, shops, malls have been closed in some parts of the province since Wednesday evening. Many tourist centers have also been closed and flights operating from the island's three airports are likely to be canceled for more than three days. In view of the storm, Qingzhou city of Guangxi has been declared on high alert. Clashes may resume on Saturday afternoon between the region's Fengchenggang city and the coastal area of North Vietnam. Earlier on Friday, the stock market, banking services and schools-colleges were closed in Hong Kong due to cyclone Yagi.
How is the situation in Hong Kong?
More than 270 people were forced to take refuge in temporary government shelters as the cyclone hit Hong Kong. Also, more than 100 flights had to be cancelled in the city. Nine people were injured. They have been shifted to different hospitals for treatment. Dozens of trees have been uprooted due to heavy rain and wind. Yagi is a tropical storm that moved from northwestern Philippines towards the South China Sea. It resulted in at least 16 deaths and 17 injuries. Most of the deaths were caused by landslides and floods. More than 20 lakh people were affected by the storm in the northern and central provinces.