Typhoon Gaemi caused significant damage across Taiwan, with a tanker and cargo ship sinking, three vessels running aground, and three people dead. The tanker that capsized in Manila Bay is causing an oil spill, threatening the shoreline of the capital, Manila. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Taiwan, with bad weather hampering efforts to save crew members who fell overboard from a cargo ship.
The typhoon also led to heavy rainfall and strong winds in Taiwan, resulting in casualties, injuries, and power outages. Evacuations were carried out in areas at high risk of landslides, with transportation services disrupted. The typhoon was the strongest to hit Taiwan in eight years and is expected to continue impacting the region for several days.
Government offices, schools, and businesses remained closed due to the severe weather conditions. Authorities in China issued a red storm alert as the typhoon headed towards Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. In Japan, residents were urged to be vigilant against storms, high waves, and floods.
Experts attribute the increasing intensity of tropical storms like Typhoon Gaemi to human-caused climate breakdown. Warmer oceans provide more energy, leading to stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and higher storm surges. The impact of climate change is evident in the devastation caused by tropical cyclones, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the crisis.
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