Over 628,600 residents in China’s Fujian Province have been impacted by Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of 2024, according to local authorities. The storm triggered a Level III emergency response after making landfall Thursday night, forcing suspensions of rail services and activating nationwide disaster relief efforts. 💨🌧️
Tracking the Storm’s Path
Gaemi, now downgraded to a severe tropical storm, battered Sanming City early Friday and is moving northwest at 20 km/h toward Jiangxi Province. China’s National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in Fujian, southern Zhejiang, eastern Guangdong, and the Taiwan region through Saturday morning. 🗺️⚠️
Government Mobilizes Relief Efforts
Over 4,500 rescue personnel, 1,600+ equipment units, and 8 helicopters are on standby in Fujian and Zhejiang. The Ministry of Water Resources and Transport escalated flood and typhoon responses, while experts deployed to five provinces aim to mitigate damage. 🚁👷
What’s Next?
As Gaemi weakens, residents are urged to stay alert for flooding and landslides. Relief teams prioritize safety for communities still in the storm’s path. Follow @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates. 🌐📲
