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A new study reveals that human-induced climate change intensified Typhoon Gaemi, which caused significant loss of life in the Philippines and China, by increasing wind speeds and rainfall.
Heavy rains in central China’s Zixing City have led to 50 deaths and 15 missing, with thousands displaced as rescue operations continue.
Following heavy rains from Typhoon Gaemi, most villages in Zixing City, Hunan Province, have had roads, electricity, and telecom services restored. Relief efforts are ongoing in the remaining areas.
Typhoon Gaemi brings heavy rainfall to Hunan Province, affecting millions. Officials outline recovery efforts as communities face damage and power outages.
Typhoon Gaemi has caused significant devastation in China’s Hunan Province, leaving 30 dead and 35 missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities battle severe flooding affecting over 1.2 million residents.
Heavy rainfall in central China’s Hunan Province since July 26 has affected 1.15 million people, causing significant economic losses and displacing thousands, local authorities report.
China’s Yangtze River is experiencing its third flood of 2024 due to Typhoon Gaemi, with water levels at Lianhuatang hydrological station reaching warning levels, prompting flood-relief efforts.
China intensifies efforts to combat flash floods and rainstorms as Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall, with water levels rising in rivers across multiple provinces.
Typhoon Gaemi has left at least 10 dead and nearly 900 injured in China’s Taiwan region. The storm caused widespread disruption, including landslides and infrastructure damage, as rescue efforts continue.
Severe floods have impacted over 3.36 million people in the Philippines since July 11, caused by Typhoon Gaemi, Typhoon Prapiroon, and the southwest monsoon. Locals describe unprecedented hardship.
Over 27,000 residents have been relocated in China’s Liaoning Province due to heavy rainfall from Typhoon Gaemi, as authorities brace for continued severe weather and potential flooding.
Flooding and landslides in the Philippines, intensified by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon, have claimed 33 lives, police reported on Friday, as rescue operations continue across affected regions.
Typhoon Gaemi has affected over 628,600 people in Fujian Province, prompting emergency responses and suspension of transportation services as authorities mobilize resources for disaster relief.
Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting to address flood control and disaster relief as China enters its peak flood season, with significant flooding expected and typhoons intensifying the situation.
Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of the year, made landfall in Fujian Province’s Putian City at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to southeast China.
Typhoon Gaemi has left three dead and 380 injured in Taiwan Region as it moves away from the island. The storm caused heavy rains, flooding, and widespread damage, impacting central and southern areas.
Over 156,800 residents have been relocated in Fujian Province as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, prompting suspension of ferry routes and flight cancellations. Authorities prioritize safety amid the approaching storm.
Typhoon Gaemi, the first of the season, has caused severe flooding across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines and now making landfall in China’s Taiwan region.
Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in eastern Taiwan’s Yilan County at midnight Thursday, leaving two dead and 201 injured. The storm caused significant damage, prompting emergency responses across the region.
China issues its first red alert of the year as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, prompting East China to prepare for severe weather conditions with heavy rainstorms expected in Fujian Province.