Typhoon Gaemi Causes Destruction in Taiwan, Moves Towards China; Freighter Sinks Off Taiwan’s Coast

Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in a decade, has left at least two people dead and hundreds injured as it sweeps through the region. With gusts surpassing 200 km/h, the typhoon has caused significant damage, including power outages, evacuations, and the sinking of a freighter off the southern port city of Kaohsiung. The storm, which has already impacted the Philippines and is expected to hit eastern China, has prompted widespread emergency responses, including thousands of Taiwanese soldiers being called in for relief efforts. Rescuers are working tirelessly to save those affected by floods, with many citizens having lost everything but finding solace in their safety.

• Typhoon Gaemi is the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in a decade, resulting in at least two deaths and hundreds of injuries.
• The typhoon brought gusts of over 200 km/h, leading to widespread power outages, with nearly half a million homes affected.
• A freighter ship sank off the southern port city of Kaohsiung, with nine nationals from Myanmar on board, prompting search and rescue operations.
• Thousands of people were evacuated from regions threatened by mudslides, and Taiwanese authorities urged citizens to prioritize safety.
• Tens of thousands of Taiwanese soldiers, originally participating in annual war games, are now on call for relief efforts.
• In the Philippines, where Typhoon Gaemi struck first, floodwaters reached several meters high, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.
• China is bracing for the typhoon’s impact, with 150,000 people relocated from coastal areas in anticipation of the storm.
• Flood warnings have been issued in China’s southeastern provinces, with authorities warning citizens to be on alert.

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