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Typhoon Yagi

Kumari Sonali

Typhoon Yagi:

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and particularly Vietnam.

  • It is the strongest tropicalcyclone Asia has encountered till September 2024 and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane Beryl (Atlantic Ocean).
  • It originated as a tropical storm (wind speed upto 63 kmph) in the western Philippine Sea but became Category 5 typhoon with winds of 260 kmph.
  • The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizes tropical cyclones from Category 1 (119-153 kmph) to Category 5 (252 kmph or higher).
  • Storms reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major tropical cyclones due to their potential for significant damage.”
  • Storm systems with winds of 119 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones.”
  • India launched Operation “Sadbhav” to provide aid and urgent supplies to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

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