Typhoon Gamei: The Aftermath and the Road Ahead
Typhoon Gimi is barreling across the Taiwan Strait, setting its sights on China's Fujian Province. As the high-speed railway system shuts down, affecting over 260 trains, and ferries are suspended, the region is preparing for the worst. But what exactly is in store for the residents of Fujian?
The sun finally breaks through the grey skies in Manila, casting a hopeful glow over the city ravaged by Typhoon Gamei. As the capital begins to stir, residents return to their homes, picking up the pieces left by the storm that brought the bustling metropolis to a standstill. While the typhoon didn't make landfall, its wrath was felt through severe flooding and landslides, claiming 13 lives and displacing over 600,000 souls. How does a city rebuild after such devastation?
Typhoon Game, with its packing winds equivalent to a category 4 hurricane, left a trail of devastation that resonated deeply in northeastern Taiwan. Restaurant owner Lely Chan witnessed the brute force of nature firsthand. "The roof fell and the water pipes burst," she recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. "I'm on the verge of crying now. I'm going to have to spend a lot of money, and I'm afraid the roof will fall and hit someone."