Typhoon Gaemi Leaves Trail of Destruction in Asia

Typhoon Gaemi Wreaks Havoc in the Philippines and East Asia

Typhoon Gaemi has left a trail of devastation in the Philippines, with 16 casualties and over 770,000 people affected. President Marcos Jr. has mobilized disaster response efforts. The storm has now moved towards Taiwan and China, specifically Fujian Province, which has issued its second-highest alert level. Flash floods, landslides, and other disasters loom as major concerns. Chinese authorities are on high alert as Gaemi hits the Chinese seaboard, with warnings of flash floods. The storm's comparison to the destructive Typhoon Doksuri raises fears of historic flooding and significant financial losses. Swelling rivers, like the Yangtze, and rising water levels in Poyang and Dongting lakes are worrisome. Gaemi's high moisture content poses a particular threat to Beijing and northern China. Taiwan and the Philippines have already suffered casualties, with an oil tanker sinking near Manila. The impact extends to Taiwan, where Gaemi claimed 3 lives, injured 380, and sank a freighter flagged in Tanzania. The aftermath of the typhoon in Manila showcases the immense damage and challenges faced by residents in its wake.