Typhoon Gaemi wreaked havoc across Taiwan before making landfall in China’s Fujian province. The storm caused a cargo ship to sink off Kaohsiung Harbor, resulting in nine missing crew members. Gaemi hit Taiwan, leaving a trail of destruction and causing blackouts for 87,000 households. The storm led to casualties and injuries.
President Lai Ching-te urged safety precautions as Taiwan braced for the strongest storm in 8 years. Taiwan evacuated residents from landslide-prone areas and canceled flights and railway operations. Despite disruptions, the largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, continued operations.
In China, passenger trains were halted in Fujian province as Gaemi approached. Beijing and Hebei faced the threat of heavy rain and flooding. Neighboring Philippines also experienced fatalities due to the storm.
Amidst the chaos, Gaemi’s impact on both Taiwan and China underscores the importance of preparedness and safety measures to minimize casualties and damages from natural disasters.