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2024 - 7 - 26

Typhoon Gaemi: A Stormy Tale of Destruction and Courage!

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Buckle up, folks! Typhoon Gaemi is sweeping through Taiwan and China, leaving devastation in its wake. Here's the heart-wrenching story!

In a dramatic turn of events, Typhoon Gaemi has made headlines as it barrels through Taiwan and onto the coast of China’s Fujian province, leaving a trail of havoc in its wake. The ferocious storm caused considerable destruction in Taiwan, tragically claiming the lives of three people and injuring around 380 others. The circumstances were dire for many residents who faced the wrath of relentless winds and heavy rains. This typhoon is a stark reminder of the power of nature and how quickly lives can change during a storm.

The Taiwans' plight didn't stop there. Amidst the chaos, maritime troubles also surfaced; a Tanzania-flagged freighter tragically sank off Taiwan's coast during the storm, adding to the rescue operations’ challenges. With crews missing and rescuers hindered in their quest, hope clings like a lifebuoy in a turbulent sea. The implications of this storm are far-reaching, as it not only affects the residents of Taiwan but also triggers severe weather warnings and evacuations across the straits in China’s Fujian province.

As Typhoon Gaemi shifted its focus to land in Fujian, over 150,000 residents were moved to safer ground in anticipation, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Chinese state media reported extensive flooding and damages as the storm continued to unleash its fury. This was not just a storm crossing borders; it was a natural phenomenon that brought communities together, as efforts to cope with its aftermath brought stories of resilience and courage to the forefront. Schools and public offices declared 'typhoon days,' reminding everyone of the destructive potential a storm such as this can wield.

While tragedies like this serve as a somber reminder, they are also filled with tales of bravery. As rescue teams bravely navigate the flooded streets to locate missing sailors and provide aid, we are reminded of the tenacity embedded in the human spirit. Notably, Typhoon Gaemi was the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in eight years, underscoring the ever-increasing challenges faced in this era of climate change. In fact, typhoons in the western Pacific region have intensified significantly due to global warming, proving that as long as the storms rage on, we must band together to support each other through the fiercest of battles.

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Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards China's Fujian after sinking ship off ... (Aljazeera.com)

Strong winds sink a Tanzania-flagged freighter off Taiwan coast, with crew missing and rescuers unable to access area.

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Typhoon Gaemi hits China after deaths in Taiwan and Philippines (BBC News)

More than 150,000 people living in the south-eastern Chinese province of Fujian have been relocated to safer areas in anticipation of the storm. It comes after ...

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Typhoon Gaemi hits China after swamping Taiwan (Voice of America)

Chinese state media reports Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in China's southeastern Fujian province after crossing Taiwan and sending heavy rains into the ...

Typhoon Gaemi leaves 3 dead, 380 injured in Taiwan (新华网)

TAIPEI, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Gaemi headed away from the island of Taiwan on Thursday morning, leaving three people dead and 380 injured, ...

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Strong typhoon hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan ... (PBS NewsHour)

Typhoon Gaemi had swept up the western Pacific, intensifying seasonal rains earlier in the week in the Philippines, where the death toll climbed to 22.

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Image courtesy of "Focus Taiwan News Channel"

Central, southern Taiwan declare 3rd 'typhoon day' of school, office ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Seven cities and counties in central and southern Taiwan have announced school and office closures for the third consecutive day as they brace for ...

Ship with nine crew sinks off Taiwan as typhoon hits | Hellenic ... (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide)

The storm has also brought relentless rain to the Philippines, where a tanker carrying close to 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel has capsized. Sixteen crew ...

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Deadly typhoon hits Taiwan, 6 sailors missing after ship sinks (Phys.Org)

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed five people and flooded parts of the island's second-biggest city on Thursday, with rescuers ...

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Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan, at least 22 killed in ... (The Associated Press)

A strong typhoon has made landfall on China's southeastern coast after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding ...

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Image courtesy of "Focus Taiwan News Channel"

Taiwan lifts sea and land warnings for Tropical Storm Gaemi - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) lifted sea and land warnings for Tropical Storm Gaemi on Friday morning, but added that heavy rain will still ...

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Typhoon Gaemi sinks cargo ship in Taiwan - The Loadstar (theloadstar.com)

General cargo vessel Fu Shun has sunk as Tyhpoon Gaemi causes devastation across Taiwan, with many other vessels also affected.

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Taiwan attempts to rescue dozens of sailors stranded by Typhoon ... (Deccan Herald)

One crew member was found dead, while four were rescued and four others were missing after a Tanzania-flagged cargo ship sank off Taiwan's southern Kaohsiung ...

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China Braces for Typhoon Gaemi After Devastation in Taiwan and ... (The New York Times)

The storm has already left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, where it killed at least 15 people.

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Typhoon Gaemi causes disruption in China after ravaging Taiwan ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Typhoon Gaemi, the third major typhoon of the year, has wreaked havoc across East Asia, with its second landfall occurring in China's Fujian province on ...

EU challenges Taiwan's discriminatory rules on offshore wind projects (Trade - European Commission)

The EU has today requested dispute settlement consultations at the WTO concerning Taiwan's use of local content criteria for offshore wind energy projects.

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Image courtesy of "Focus Taiwan News Channel"

Flooding caused by Typhoon Gaemi continues in central, southern ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Gaemi and its peripheral circulation has caused severe flooding across Taiwan, with flooding continuing in central and ...

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Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines (The Indian Express)

Typhoon Gaemi pummelled towns on China's coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most powerful storm to hit the country ...

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Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines (Reuters)

Typhoon Gaemi pummelled towns on China's coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most powerful storm to hit the country ...

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Rough seas hamper Taiwan efforts to rescue sailors stranded by ... (Reuters)

Taiwan's coast guard tried on Friday to rescue dozens of sailors stranded off the southern coast after Typhoon Gaemi sank a freighter and grounded eight ...

EU challenges Taiwan on local content rules (reNEWS)

The European Union has requested dispute settlement consultations at the World Trade Organisation over Taiwan's use of local content criteria for offshore ...

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At least eight individuals dead as Typhoon Gaemi intensifies, hits ... (Business Standard)

A 75-year-old scooter rider collided with a fallen tree and fell to the ground before being rushed to a hospital in Yulin County, where doctors were unable ...

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Typhoon Gaemi Claims 8 Lives In Taiwan, Over 800 Injured (India.com)

Taipei: Typhoon Gaemi has intensified and claimed at least eight lives in Taiwan since Wednesday, according to Focus Taiwan, citing the Central Emergency ...

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