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Typhoon Gaemi: Taiwan's Wild Ride on the Stormy Seas! 🌪️

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As Typhoon Gaemi barrels toward Taiwan, chaos unfolds! From evacuations to flights cancellations, it’s a stormy showdown! Learn all about it!

Taiwan is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Gaemi, which is anticipated to be one of the most severe storms to hit the island in eight years. With terrifying winds categorized at a fierce Category 4, Gaemi is expected to make landfall on Taiwan’s northeastern coast, bringing heavy rains and potential chaos with it. Precautionary measures are in full swing as authorities have evacuated over 2,100 people and placed 29,000 soldiers on standby for disaster relief. Those soggy boots are getting ready as Taiwan prepares for whatever Gaemi throws their way!

Disaster relief efforts are in full force with the Taiwanese military poised to assist in the aftermath of the storm. The situation is dire as the typhoon has already wrought havoc in the Philippines, claiming at least 12 lives with severe flooding and landslides. Taiwan isn’t taking any chances, as the storm's heavy downpours are expected to trigger similar disasters across the island. Financial markets have shut down, schools and offices are closed, and tourist sites are shuttered, leaving a silent calm in the usually vibrant atmosphere — unless you count the ominous winds beginning to stir!

In an event that has left travelers gasping, hundreds of flights have been canceled in response to the impending doom. Taiwan's renowned annual military drills are facing alterations as airlift operations are grounded. It's a real-life version of “what’s the worst that could happen?”, and it turns out: a lot! With emergency protocols in place, it feels like the entire island has taken a deep breath, awaiting the tempest to pass. The sense of unity among residents in preparing for the storm is palpable, showing the resilience of the Taiwanese spirit.

As the world watches attentively, satellite images reveal the massive scale of Typhoon Gaemi, reminding us of Mother Nature's ferocity. This storm isn’t just a bump in the road; it’s a monumental force of nature challenging mankind’s will and adaptability. While the storm approaches, the lighthearted camaraderie among residents about the weather never fails to shine through. Did you know that Taiwan is frequently hit by typhoons, yet their worst disaster in recent history was Typhoon Morakot in 2009? In that storm, more than 600 people lost their lives due to widespread flooding! Let’s hope Typhoon Gaemi doesn’t add to those statistics, and that the island remains safe amidst the storm.

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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi after rains create chaos in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Taiwan evacuates more than 2100 people and puts 29000 soldiers on standby for disaster relief efforts.

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Powerful Typhoon Gaemi churns toward Taiwan, expected to drench ... (CNN)

The storm is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before making landfall on Taiwan's northeastern coast Wednesday afternoon. It is then forecast to move ...

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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, set to be the most severe in eight ... (The Washington Post)

The powerful storm has already caused deaths and devastation in the Philippines and is now bearing down on Taiwan, where emergency measures are in place.

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Typhoon Gaemi expected to make landfall in Taiwan Wednesday night (Voice of America)

Authorities in the Philippines say 12 people were killed in massive flooding and landslides triggered by seasonal monsoon rains worsened by the typhoon. The ...

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Typhoon Gaemi: Taiwan grounds flights as it braces for storm (BBC News)

The storm has led to the cancellation of parts of its largest annual military drills.

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Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan as Hundreds of Flights Are ... (The New York Times)

Typhoon Gaemi, nearing the island with Category 4 winds, was expected to make landfall Wednesday night after killing at least five people in the region.

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Typhoon Gaemi strengthens as it nears Taiwan, work halted, one dead (CNA)

YILAN, Taiwan: Taiwan hunkered down on Wednesday (Jul 24) for the arrival of a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets shut, flights cancelled ...

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Taiwan prepares for a strong typhoon that worsened monsoon rains ... (ABC News)

Taiwan has shuttered offices, schools and tourist sites across the island ahead of a powerful typhoon due to make landfall later Wednesday.

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Hundreds evacuated as Typhoon Gaemi barrels toward Taiwan ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

In New Taipei in the north, 362 people living in areas vulnerable to mudslides in Yingge, Xindian, Ruifang, Xizhi, and Wulai districts were evacuated before ...

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Taiwan prepares for a strong Typhoon Gaemi that killed 13 in PH (INQUIRER.net)

Taiwan shuttered offices, schools, and tourist sites on Wednesday ahead as Typhoon Gaemi approached from the Philippines.

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Live: Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, 'strongest' to hit island in 8 ... (CNA)

TAIPEI: Typhoon Gaemi is expected to be "the strongest" to hit Taiwan in eight years, the island's weather authorities said, hours before its forecast ...

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Schools, offices to be closed across Taiwan Thursday - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

All 22 cities and counties around Taiwan have announced school and office closures for Thursday with Typhoon Gaemi expected to make landfall late Wednesday ...

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Trailer released for Taiwanese cross-strait war drama 'Zero Day ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

A 17-minute trailer for Taiwanese TV series "Zero Day" (零日攻擊), which depicts an invasion of Taiwan by Chinese military forces, was released at a press ...

Typhoon Gaemi tracking southwestward off the east coast of Taiwan ... (Crisis24)

Forecast models indicate that the system will make landfall over Hualien County in the coming hours and track northwestward over north-central Taiwan late July ...

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Countering Cognitive Warfare: Taiwan's Defense Against Party ... (Global Taiwan Institute)

In recent years, the relationship between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) has worsened, with Chinese Communist Party (CCP, 中國共產黨) ...

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Taiwan hunkers down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall (FRANCE 24)

Schools and offices in Taiwan closed on Thursday as the island braces itself for the first typhoon of the year. Expected to be the strongest storm in eight ...

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Typhoon Gaemi live tracker: Three dead in Taiwan as storm ... (The Independent)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC) uses this classification, placing super-typhoons on par with the most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic and Northeast ...

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Typhoon Gaemi: two dead in Taiwan as storm unleashes torrential ... (The Guardian)

The superstorm has caused downpours and strong gusts as it makes landfall, killing two people and injuring more than 200.

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Typhoon Gaemi weakens as it leaves Taiwan for China (INQUIRER.net)

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Typhoon Gaemi passed through Taiwan overnight and was headed towards eastern China on Thursday, leaving two dead as heavy rains and strong ...

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Extremely torrential rain advisories issued for parts of Taiwan ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Extremely torrential rain or heavy rain advisories were issued in several cities and countries in Taiwan on Thursday as a result of Typhoon Gaemi, ...

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Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan, at least 22 killed in ... (The Associated Press)

Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and building damage after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island.

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Typhoon Gaemi sinks freighter off Taiwan, barrels towards Chinese ... (Reuters)

Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing three people, triggering flooding and sinking a freighter before barrelling west across the ...

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Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards China's Fujian after sinking ship off ... (Aljazeera.com)

Strong winds sink a Tanzania-flagged freighter off Taiwan coast, with crew missing and rescuers unable to access area.

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Deadly typhoon hits Taiwan, 9 sailors missing after ship sinks (INQUIRER.net)

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed three people and flooded parts of the island's second-biggest city on July 25.

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Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens, injures hundreds and sinks ships in ... (Sky News)

Typhoon Gaemi worsened seasonal rains in the Philippines causing heavy flooding and landslides and a freighter to sink off the southern coast of Taiwan.

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Taiwan and Philippines lashed by typhoon, oil tanker sinks (Nikkei Asia)

TAIPEI (AP) -- Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and damage to homes and shops after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on t.

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Taiwan hit by flooding, landslides from Typhoon Gaemi (ABC News)

Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and building damage after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island.

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Typhoon Gaemi triggers widespread flooding across Taiwan - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Typhoon Gaemi has caused widespread flooding across Taiwan, with local residents struggling to pump water out of their homes and places of business, ...

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Typhoon Gaemi hits China after swamping Taiwan (Voice of America)

Chinese state media reports Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in China's southeastern Fujian province after crossing Taiwan and sending heavy rains into the ...

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No Pinoy hurt as Carina hits Taiwan (Philstar.com)

No Filipinos were injured or killed after Typhoon Gaemi (Carina in the Philippines) reached Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office reported ...

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Taiwan is beefing up its military exercises to counter China (The Economist)

The annual Han Kuang exercises are Taiwan's biggest military drills, focused on countering Chinese invasion. They have also been criticised as being largely ...

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Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you ... (Aljazeera.com)

Taiwan's 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island's readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.

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US, Taiwan, China race to improve military drone technology (Voice of America)

FILE - A Phantom 4, developed by Chinese consumer drone maker DJI, is pictured during a demonstration flight in Tokyo, March 3, 2016. Washington, Beijing and ...

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Central, southern Taiwan declare 3rd 'typhoon day' of school, office ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Seven cities and counties in central and southern Taiwan have announced school and office closures for the third consecutive day as they brace for ...

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Strong typhoon hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan ... (PBS NewsHour)

Typhoon Gaemi had swept up the western Pacific, intensifying seasonal rains earlier in the week in the Philippines, where the death toll climbed to 22.

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