Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest storm to hit the island in eight years, as the storm bears down on the East Coast.&nbsp;

As per reports, already two deaths have been reported due to Gaemi. Amid torrential rains and high winds, Taiwan's financial markets have been shut, while flights have been cancelled.

The transport ministry reported that almost all domestic flights and 227 international flights have been cancelled. On Thursday, all domestic flights and an additional 185 international flights are expected to be halted.

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<h2>Typhoon Gaemi intensifies</h2>

Typhoon Gaemi, as per news agency AFP, has been upgraded to a strong typhoon with gusts reaching 227 kph (141 mph) near its centre.&nbsp;

It is expected to make landfall on Taiwan's east coast late on Wednesday evening. As of 8 pm (1200 GMT), the eye of the storm was hovering off Hualien county.

Following its path across the Taiwan Strait, Gaemi is anticipated to hit southeastern China's Fujian province late on Thursday (Jul&nbsp;25) afternoon.

<h2>Government announces emergency measures</h2>

The Taiwanese government has announced the closure of financial markets and suspended work and school activities for the&nbsp;second day.&nbsp;

The disaster management centre has confirmed two deaths,&nbsp;one from a falling tree and another caused by a building collapse. An additional 201 people have been injured.

Premier Cho Jung-tai, addressing a televised meeting of the emergency response centre, emphasised the gravity of the situation and warned,&nbsp;"The next 24 hours will present a very severe challenge."

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In rural Yilan County, where the typhoon is expected to make its initial landfall, increasing wind and rain have led to the closure of businesses and the emptying of streets.&nbsp;

Over 8,000 people have been evacuated from high-risk mountainous areas prone to landslides due to "extremely torrential rain," according to government reports.

(With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest storm to hit the island in eight years, as the storm bears down on the East Coast. As per reports, already two deaths have been reported due to Gaemi.

Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest storm to hit the island in eight years, as the storm bears down on the East Coast. As per reports, already two deaths have been reported due to Gaemi. Amid torrential rains and high winds, Taiwan's financial markets have been shut, while flights have been cancelled. The transport ministry reported that almost all domestic flights and 227 international flights have been cancelled. On Thursday, all domestic flights and an additional 185 international flights are expected to be halted. Also read | Typhoon Gaemi causes floods, flight cancellations, and school closures in Philippines Typhoon Gaemi intensifies Typhoon Gaemi, as per news agency AFP, has been upgraded to a strong typhoon with gusts reaching 227 kph (141 mph) near its centre. It is expected to make landfall on Taiwan's east coast late on Wednesday evening. As of 8 pm (1200 GMT), the eye of the storm was hovering off Hualien county. Following its path across the Taiwan Strait, Gaemi is anticipated to hit southeastern China's Fujian province late on Thursday (Jul 25) afternoon. Government announces emergency measures The Taiwanese government has announced the closure of financial markets and suspended work and school activities for the second day. The disaster management centre has confirmed two deaths, one from a falling tree and another caused by a building collapse. An additional 201 people have been injured. Premier Cho Jung-tai, addressing a televised meeting of the emergency response centre, emphasised the gravity of the situation and warned, "The next 24 hours will present a very severe challenge." Also read | 'Lyin Kamala': Trump slams Harris, calls her a 'lunatic,' claims she wants to 'execute' babies In rural Yilan County, where the typhoon is expected to make its initial landfall, increasing wind and rain have led to the closure of businesses and the emptying of streets. Over 8,000 people have been evacuated from high-risk mountainous areas prone to landslides due to "extremely torrential rain," according to government reports. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi: Two deaths reported, hundreds of flights cancelled

Typhoon Gaemi caused an oil tanker and a cargo ship to sink in Manila Bay on Thursday (July 25). Officials reported that one of the 17 crew members was missing, and Philippine authorities were urgently working to control an oil spill that could become the largest in the country's history and endanger the shoreline of the capital if all the oil were to leak.

While authorities had not yet confirmed a direct link between the typhoon and the sinking, they were investigating "if there was an existing weather disturbance in the vicinity waters."&nbsp;

The tanker, carrying 1.4 million litres of oil, capsized about 7 km off the coast of Limay municipality in Bataan province.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Taiwan, the fire agency reported receiving an alert early Thursday about a cargo ship sinking off the island's southwestern coast, leading its nine Myanmar crew members to abandon ship with life jackets.

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"They fell into the sea and were floating there," Hsiao Huan-chang, head of the fire agency, told AFP, noting that rescuers received help from a nearby Taiwanese cargo ship to help them.

By Thursday morning, the storm had weakened, and "the centre has moved out to sea" at approximately 4:20 AM (2020 GMT), according to Taiwan's weather authorities.

Three other vessels had also run aground during the storm. The Iriana, an Indonesia-flagged vessel, was grounded in Pingtung. Authorities confirmed that all 20 crew members were unharmed and there was no threat of an oil spill.

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The Portugal-flagged Sopfia and the Mongolia-flagged Basia also ran aground, the former off Tainan’s coast and the latter in Pingtung. According to Taiwan authorities, the crews were either safe or awaiting rescue.

Gaemi, the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years, struck the island on Wednesday (July 25) night with peak winds reaching 190 kilometres (118 miles) per hour. At least three deaths were reported, and up to 3,300 individuals were injured.

Gaemi is heading towards Fujian province in China, where all train services have been halted and the second-highest flood warning level has been issued.

On Wednesday, the national water resources ministry warned that exceptionally heavy rainfall could cause rivers and lakes in Fujian and the adjacent Zhejiang province to flood.

(With inputs from agencies)

Typhoon Gaemi caused an oil tanker and a cargo ship to sink in Manila Bay on Thursday (July 25). Officials reported that one of the 17 crew members was missing, and Philippine authorities were urgently working to control an oil spill that could become the largest in the country's history and endanger the shoreline of the capital if all the oil were to leak.

Typhoon Gaemi caused an oil tanker and a cargo ship to sink in Manila Bay on Thursday (July 25). Officials reported that one of the 17 crew members was missing, and Philippine authorities were urgently working to control an oil spill that could become the largest in the country's history and endanger the shoreline of the capital if all the oil were to leak. While authorities had not yet confirmed a direct link between the typhoon and the sinking, they were investigating "if there was an existing weather disturbance in the vicinity waters." The tanker, carrying 1.4 million litres of oil, capsized about 7 km off the coast of Limay municipality in Bataan province. Meanwhile, in Taiwan, the fire agency reported receiving an alert early Thursday about a cargo ship sinking off the island's southwestern coast, leading its nine Myanmar crew members to abandon ship with life jackets. Watch: Deadly China floods | Three Gorges Dam to collapse? | Typhoon Gaemi × "They fell into the sea and were floating there," Hsiao Huan-chang, head of the fire agency, told AFP, noting that rescuers received help from a nearby Taiwanese cargo ship to help them. By Thursday morning, the storm had weakened, and "the centre has moved out to sea" at approximately 4:20 AM (2020 GMT), according to Taiwan's weather authorities. Three other vessels had also run aground during the storm. The Iriana, an Indonesia-flagged vessel, was grounded in Pingtung. Authorities confirmed that all 20 crew members were unharmed and there was no threat of an oil spill. Also read: UAE's non-oil sector is 74 per cent of GDP; small industries crucial: UAE Economy Minister in India The Portugal-flagged Sopfia and the Mongolia-flagged Basia also ran aground, the former off Tainan’s coast and the latter in Pingtung. According to Taiwan authorities, the crews were either safe or awaiting rescue. Gaemi, the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years, struck the island on Wednesday (July 25) night with peak winds reaching 190 kilometres (118 miles) per hour. At least three deaths were reported, and up to 3,300 individuals were injured. Gaemi is heading towards Fujian province in China, where all train services have been halted and the second-highest flood warning level has been issued. On Wednesday, the national water resources ministry warned that exceptionally heavy rainfall could cause rivers and lakes in Fujian and the adjacent Zhejiang province to flood. (With inputs from agencies)

Typhoon Gaemi: Oil tanker and cargo ship sink, huge oil spill risk in Manila Bay

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people.

The storm, which is strengthening as it gusts towards Taiwan, did not make landfall in the Philippines but has intensified seasonal monsoon rains, causing landslides and flooding over the past few days.

At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 are displaced due to the storm, known locally as Typhoon Carina, the national disaster agency said. Water in some areas is neck-high.

The Philippine coastguard said 260 passengers and 16 vessels were stranded in ports while airlines cancelled 114 flights out of Manila on Wednesday, the airport authority said.

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The financial markets were also closed.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the disaster relief agencies to provide assistance and prepare supplies for isolated communities during a briefing on Wednesday, and the mayors of 16 cities in the Greater Manila region have asked for emergency funding, officials said. &nbsp;

In the riverside city of Marikina, emergency workers waded through waist-deep waters and used rubber dinghies to rescue residents from their inundated homes.

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Some people sheltered in churches among the statues of Catholic saints.

"The flood reached the second floor of our house, all our things are ruined, everything got wet, nothing was saved," Ladylyn Bernas, an evacuee at a nearby church, told Reuters.

Social media posts showed several vehicles stuck in water or floating down streets and highways.

The Philippines sees an average of 20 tropical storms annually, causing floods and deadly landslides.

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Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people.

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people. The storm, which is strengthening as it gusts towards Taiwan, did not make landfall in the Philippines but has intensified seasonal monsoon rains, causing landslides and flooding over the past few days. At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 are displaced due to the storm, known locally as Typhoon Carina, the national disaster agency said. Water in some areas is neck-high. The Philippine coastguard said 260 passengers and 16 vessels were stranded in ports while airlines cancelled 114 flights out of Manila on Wednesday, the airport authority said. Also read: Australia: Surfer’s severed leg washes up on beach after shark attack; doctors race to reattach it The financial markets were also closed. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the disaster relief agencies to provide assistance and prepare supplies for isolated communities during a briefing on Wednesday, and the mayors of 16 cities in the Greater Manila region have asked for emergency funding, officials said. In the riverside city of Marikina, emergency workers waded through waist-deep waters and used rubber dinghies to rescue residents from their inundated homes. Also read: Ethiopia landslides: 229 dead, rescuers using drones in desperate search for survivors Some people sheltered in churches among the statues of Catholic saints. "The flood reached the second floor of our house, all our things are ruined, everything got wet, nothing was saved," Ladylyn Bernas, an evacuee at a nearby church, told Reuters. Social media posts showed several vehicles stuck in water or floating down streets and highways. The Philippines sees an average of 20 tropical storms annually, causing floods and deadly landslides. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Typhoon Gaemi causes floods, flight cancellations, and school closures in Philippines