Typhoon Gaemi Devastates Taiwan and China: Deaths, Flooding, and Massive Disruptions

Typhoon Gaemi struck northern Taiwan, causing deaths, flooding, and the sinking of a freighter. The storm, the strongest in eight years, cut power to half a million households before moving to China, where heavy rain and evacuations followed. Extensive travel disruptions occurred, and emergency responses were activated in affected regions.

Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, leading to two fatalities, extensive flooding, and the sinking of a freighter off the coast. Taiwan faced severe disruptions, including power outages affecting half a million homes, before the storm moved towards China.

In China, Gaemi continues to wreak havoc with heavy rain anticipated in many areas. Officials have evacuated around 150,000 people, primarily from coastal regions in Fujian province. Travel disruptions are widespread, with many flights and train services cancelled as the storm heads inland.

Meanwhile, northern China is also grappling with heavy rainfall from a separate weather system. In Beijing, emergency plans have been activated with over 25,000 people evacuated and numerous train services suspended due to torrential rain forecasts.