Typhoon Gaemi Devastates Indo-Pacific, Triggers Mass Evacuations and Oil Spill
China and Taiwan face severe flooding and infrastructure damage as the Philippines battles a major environmental disaster.
- Typhoon Gaemi has caused widespread destruction across Taiwan, China, and the Philippines, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands.
- In China, over 240,000 people were evacuated from Fujian province, with the storm expected to impact at least 10 provinces.
- Taiwan experienced its strongest storm in eight years, resulting in significant power outages and infrastructure damage.
- The Philippines is contending with a massive oil spill after a tanker sank, posing a severe threat to the marine environment.
- Authorities in affected regions are racing to provide aid and manage the aftermath of the storm, with further rainfall expected.