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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Typhoon Yagi resulted in extensive destruction:</p><ul><li>58 fatalities and 40 persons missing</li><li>746 injuries due to landslides and flash floods</li><li>52,000 people evacuated</li><li>184,000 hectares of crops damaged</li><li>47,566 houses destroyed or damaged</li><li>Significant damage to power infrastructure, bridges, and educational facilities</li><li>Large-scale government and community response effort with over 438,000 personnel mobilized</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>If caught in a typhoon:</p><ul><li>Seek shelter in sturdy buildings or higher ground to avoid floodwaters.</li><li>Secure loose objects and stay away from windows to prevent injury.</li><li>Follow evacuation orders from authorities promptly.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters to reduce the risk of drowning.</li></ul><p>Need help? Contact local emergency services and inform them of your location and situation.</p>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit including:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days.</li><li>Medications and first aid supplies.</li><li>Battery-operated flashlight and radio.</li><li>Important documents protected in a waterproof container.</li><li>Clothing and personal hygiene items.</li><li>Cash and emergency contact numbers.</li></ul>
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Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in 30 years, struck the South China Sea in Sep 2024, affecting nations including Viet Nam, China, and the Philippines.

Powerful Typhoon Yagi Hits South China Sea in September 2024

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Typhoon Yagi, described as the most powerful storm to hit the South China Sea in 30 years, made landfall in northern Viet Nam on September 7, 2024. It caused catastrophic damage across several provinces, particularly in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong. Wind speeds reached 213 km/h, leading to numerous fatalities, injuries, and widespread evacuations.

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