The Bottom Line Upfront
With maximum sustained winds of 162 km/h, Typhoon Gaemi is set to make landfall in northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday night.
The Breakdown
- The typhoon has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, causing flooding and landslides that resulted in 12 fatalities.
- Extreme weather events like Typhoon Gaemi highlight vulnerabilities and demand urgent preparedness measures globally. This situation underscores the critical need for robust disaster management strategies.
- Over 2,000 people evacuated from high-risk mountainous areas.
- Train and ferry services were suspended, with over 200 flights canceled.
