Strong winds sink a Tanzania-flagged freighter off the coast of Taiwan, leaving the crew missing and rescuers unable to reach the area.
Typhoon Gaemi Wreaks Havoc Across Asia
On July 25, 2024, heavy rains from Typhoon Gaemi left a Manila resident walking among debris. The storm has hit China’s Fujian province after crossing Taiwan, flooding the Philippines, sinking a ship, and killing over 20 people.
Typhoon Gaemi Forces Mass Relocation in China
Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in mainland China after wreaking havoc in Taiwan and the Philippines, prompting the relocation of over 150,000 people in Fujian province to safer areas.
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Strong Winds Hamper Rescue of Sinking Ship’s Crew
Taiwan’s fire department reported a Tanzania-flagged cargo ship sank off Kaohsiung, forcing its nine Myanmar crew members to abandon ship in life jackets. However, low visibility and strong winds hindered rescue efforts.
Storm Sinks Ship, Floods Kaohsiung
Meteorologists reported 135 cm of rain in Kaohsiung, flooding the city. Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council said a Tanzania-flagged freighter sank, with rescue efforts ongoing.
Typhoon Gaemi Halts Rescues in Taiwan
Authorities confirmed Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest in eight years, killed two people in Taiwan. Rescue efforts await better weather conditions.
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Storm Causes Fatalities and Disruptions
In Kaohsiung, a tree crushed a motorist, and a building collapse in Hualien killed a woman. Over 200 were injured.
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Beijing Faces Flooding Amid Summer Storms
Northern China, including Beijing, has faced severe storms, leading to heavy rain, evacuations of 25,000 people, and train suspensions.
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