Typhoon Gaemi hit China on Friday (July 26), displacing nearly 300,000 people in the country's eastern region. Gaemi brought torrential rains to China after causing five deaths in nearby Taiwan.

Typhoon Gaemi hit China on Friday (July 26), displacing nearly 300,000 people in the country's eastern region. Gaemi brought torrential rains to China after causing five deaths in nearby Taiwan. A report by news agency AFP said that Gaemi was the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years when it made landfall on Thursday, flooding parts of the island's second-biggest city. The typhoon also exacerbated seasonal rains in the Philippines on its path to Taiwan, triggering flooding and landslides that killed 30 people. Gaemi weakened by the time it made landfall in China's eastern Fujian province shortly before 8:00 pm (local time) on Thursday. Streets turned into rivers, trees strewn over roads Authorities in China had warned that Gaemi would lead to torrential rains that could cause flooding. Over 290,000 people were relocated and authorities shut down public transport, offices, schools and markets in some cities. Also read | Typhoon Gaemi: Oil tanker and cargo ship sink, huge oil spill risk in Manila Bay In neighbouring Zhejiang province, footage published by state media showed streets turned into rivers, trees strewn over roads, and bikes struggling through knee-high waters. Zhejiang's Wenzhou city issued its highest warning for rainstorms and evacuated nearly 7,000 people. Typhoon will gradually weaken According to the official China Weather Network, the typhoon was moving northwestward at about 20 kilometres per hour, reported the state media. It would gradually weaken as it makes its way to Jiangxi later in the day. No deaths or injuries have yet been reported in mainland China. At a meeting of the country's top leadership chaired by President Xi Jinping on Thursday, officials urged local authorities to stay "highly vigilant and proactive" as China entered peak flooding season. (With inputs from agencies)

Typhoon Gaemi hits China, displaces nearly 300,000 in eastern region

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)

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Typhoon Gaemi hits China, displaces nearly 300,000 in eastern region

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