Typhoon Gaemi has struck mainland China after devastating Taiwan and the Philippines. Over 150,000 people in Fujian province have been relocated as the storm approaches.
Typhoon Gaemi brought the heaviest rains to Taiwan in eight years, with over 1000mm of rainfall in some areas. Kaohsiung has been submerged under over a meter of water
A tanker carrying 1.5 million liters of industrial fuel sank off the coast of the Philippines. An oil slick stretches four kilometers, posing a severe environmental threat.
With Typhoon Gaemi approaching, China has issued its highest-tier disaster warning. President Xi Jinping is overseeing flood control and disaster relief efforts.
Typhoon Gaemi has intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines, causing severe flooding in Manila. Efforts to manage the situation are ongoing.
China is experiencing extreme weather this summer, with heavy rains in the east and heatwaves in the north. Authorities warn of potential landslides and flooding.