Typhoon Yagi Causes Flooding and Landslides in China's Guangxi Region

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in China's Guangxi region, causing widespread flooding and triggering landslides. 

Typhoon Yagi causes flooding

The capital, Nanning, elevated its flood response to the second-highest level on September 11, 2024. The swollen Yu River partially submerged trees and infrastructure, disrupting normal life. The heavy rain also caused a landslide, further hampering traffic in the region. Typhoon Yagi, Asia's strongest storm of the year, struck southern China before moving to Vietnam on September 7

The flooding and landslides severely affected the Guangxi region, with Nanning facing the brunt of the impact.