China activates emergency measures in response to ongoing effects of Typhoon Yagi
China's various authorities are actively engaged in emergency response efforts in light of the ongoing impacts of Super Typhoon Yagi.
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Multiple agencies in China have activated emergency responses to address the devastating effects of Super Typhoon Yagi, which continues to impact the region.
Yagi, marking the 11th typhoon of the year, first hit Hainan Province and later Guangdong Province after making dual landfalls on Friday.
During a media briefing on Saturday evening, officials reported that Super Typhoon Yagi resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 95 others as of 3 p.m. that Saturday in Hainan Province.
The provincial emergency management body stated that over 526,000 residents of Hainan have been impacted by the storm. Damage estimates for public infrastructure, including highways, water transport systems, and civil aviation facilities in Hainan, have reached approximately 728 million yuan. Specific damages include 26 national and provincial trunk roads and 103 other highways, which span over 400 kilometers, alongside significant harm to waterway passenger stations, airport facilities, and several transportation projects.
Initial assessments indicated that in one city alone, approximately 25,000 homes endured damage, and one-third of the roads were blocked by debris. The power infrastructure sustained considerable disruptions, with 65 percent of the city's 10-kilovolt power lines losing service, and 792 communication base stations faced an 82.3 percent power outage rate.
Efforts to clean up in Hainan included 61,000 sanitation workers and 6,300 vehicles. They managed to remove 14,000 tonnes of typhoon-related debris and dealt with around 142,000 fallen trees by the set deadline of 6 p.m. Saturday.
In Guangdong Province, authorities were compelled to relocate nearly 730,000 people due to the typhoon by Saturday noon. In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, close to 60,000 individuals were evacuated. As of Saturday morning, more than 107,000 households were without electricity.
To manage flood risks, China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters initiated a Level-IV emergency response in Yunnan on Saturday. A task force was dispatched to the province to oversee and assist in mitigation efforts.
Coordination efforts on Saturday included the headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management, which collaborated with the Ministry of Water Resources and other agencies. These efforts were focused on instructing on the repairs of critical infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of necessary aid to those affected. Additional local measures for resident relocation, resettlement, and preparation for rescue operations were also discussed.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Emergency Management emphasized the importance of averting subsequent disasters, refining rainfall predictions, upgrading early warning systems, and bolstering communications to address public concerns promptly.
As of September 7, Typhoon Yagi had weakened significantly from a severe typhoon to a tropical storm. From early Sunday to Monday morning, the western coastal regions of Hainan and parts of Guangxi were forecasted to experience strong gales ranging between magnitudes six and seven. Parts of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, and certain areas in Qinghai and Shanxi were expected to receive heavy to torrential rainfall. These regions might also face short-duration intense rainfall accompanied by localized thunderstorms, strong winds, and other severe weather conditions.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
Yagi, marking the 11th typhoon of the year, first hit Hainan Province and later Guangdong Province after making dual landfalls on Friday.
During a media briefing on Saturday evening, officials reported that Super Typhoon Yagi resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 95 others as of 3 p.m. that Saturday in Hainan Province.
The provincial emergency management body stated that over 526,000 residents of Hainan have been impacted by the storm. Damage estimates for public infrastructure, including highways, water transport systems, and civil aviation facilities in Hainan, have reached approximately 728 million yuan. Specific damages include 26 national and provincial trunk roads and 103 other highways, which span over 400 kilometers, alongside significant harm to waterway passenger stations, airport facilities, and several transportation projects.
Initial assessments indicated that in one city alone, approximately 25,000 homes endured damage, and one-third of the roads were blocked by debris. The power infrastructure sustained considerable disruptions, with 65 percent of the city's 10-kilovolt power lines losing service, and 792 communication base stations faced an 82.3 percent power outage rate.
Efforts to clean up in Hainan included 61,000 sanitation workers and 6,300 vehicles. They managed to remove 14,000 tonnes of typhoon-related debris and dealt with around 142,000 fallen trees by the set deadline of 6 p.m. Saturday.
In Guangdong Province, authorities were compelled to relocate nearly 730,000 people due to the typhoon by Saturday noon. In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, close to 60,000 individuals were evacuated. As of Saturday morning, more than 107,000 households were without electricity.
To manage flood risks, China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters initiated a Level-IV emergency response in Yunnan on Saturday. A task force was dispatched to the province to oversee and assist in mitigation efforts.
Coordination efforts on Saturday included the headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management, which collaborated with the Ministry of Water Resources and other agencies. These efforts were focused on instructing on the repairs of critical infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of necessary aid to those affected. Additional local measures for resident relocation, resettlement, and preparation for rescue operations were also discussed.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Emergency Management emphasized the importance of averting subsequent disasters, refining rainfall predictions, upgrading early warning systems, and bolstering communications to address public concerns promptly.
As of September 7, Typhoon Yagi had weakened significantly from a severe typhoon to a tropical storm. From early Sunday to Monday morning, the western coastal regions of Hainan and parts of Guangxi were forecasted to experience strong gales ranging between magnitudes six and seven. Parts of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, and certain areas in Qinghai and Shanxi were expected to receive heavy to torrential rainfall. These regions might also face short-duration intense rainfall accompanied by localized thunderstorms, strong winds, and other severe weather conditions.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
