Taiwan Braces for Typhoon Gaemi Amid Devastation in the Philippines

Taiwan has preemptively closed offices, schools, and tourist sites as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, after causing significant damage in the Philippines, leading to 13 deaths and displacing 600,000 people. The typhoon's effects in Taiwan include heavy rains and anticipated landfall in the northern county of Yilan. Preparations are underway with significant disruptions to transport and daily life.

Taiwan has preemptively closed offices, schools, and tourist sites as it braces for the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, following its devastation in the Philippines, which led to 13 deaths and displaced 600,000 people.

Typhoon Gaemi's outer bands have already brought heavy rain to Taiwan. The storm is expected to make landfall in the northern county of Yilan. Fishing boats have been recalled, and air travelers are rushing to board flights before cancellations take effect.

The slow-moving storm, with sustained winds of 183 kilometers per hour, is expected to cause major disruptions. Authorities in both regions are on high alert, making last-minute preparations and conducting evacuations to mitigate the storm's impact.