Typhoon Yagi Devastates Vietnam and Philippines

Super Typhoon Yagi struck the Philippines and Vietnam in September 2025 as one of the most powerful Pacific storms on record, with sustained winds reaching 270 km/h. Over 500 people were killed, and more than 1 million homes were damaged across the two countries. The storm's intensity was linked to record-warm South China Sea temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius.