A powerful typhoon named Gaemi is currently heading towards southern China, leaving a trail of destruction in Taiwan. The storm has claimed the lives of at least two individuals and caused a cargo ship to sink, leaving its nine crew members missing.
After hitting the northeastern coast of Taiwan with winds reaching up to 227kmph (141mph), Typhoon Gaemi is now moving towards Fuzhou in China’s Fujian province. The storm made landfall at midnight on Wednesday and continues to pose a threat as it progresses.
Reports from Taiwan’s fire department revealed that a cargo ship flying the Tanzanian flag
The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and plan to
As the storm progresses, cities like Taipei have declared a second day off, with closures across schools, government offices, and the stock market. Numerous flights have been canceled, disrupting travel plans for many.
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