A powerful typhoon, Gaemi, made landfall in southeastern China after causing devastation in Taiwan, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. The storm had previously affected the Philippines, where the death toll reached 22. Schools and offices in Taiwan remained closed for a second day, with residents advised to stay indoors to avoid the coastline.
Despite the island’s advanced warning systems, its high population density and topography make it difficult to prevent losses during such natural disasters. In China, flights, trains, and ferry services were canceled, with over 240,000 residents evacuated as the typhoon approached. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rains to inland areas, including the capital, Beijing.
In the Philippines, the death toll continues to rise due to drownings and landslides, with several individuals reported missing. An oil tanker also sank off the coast, prompting concerns of a possible oil spill. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for expedited aid delivery to isolated rural villages.
The impact of Typhoon Gaemi, known as Carina in the Philippines, underscores the vulnerability of coastal regions to severe weather events and the crucial role of disaster preparedness and response efforts.