Typhoon Yagi Devastates Vietnam and Philippines

Typhoon Yagi Devastates Vietnam and Philippines as one of the strongest Pacific storms on record, with sustained winds of 270 km/h—20% more intense than Typhoon Haiyan. Over 500 people were killed, and more than 1 million homes were damaged, with economic losses exceeding $15 billion. The storm's intensity linked to record-warm South China Sea temperatures above 31°C, a 2°C anomaly that surpassed the average for 2024 typhoon seasons.