In the heart of China's Hunan Province, days of relentless heavy rain have unleashed a catastrophic deluge, overwhelming barriers and flooding homes with muddy water. Emergency workers have been racing against time, rescuing people trapped as waters continue to rise. "It was so dark, the water was up to my waist," one survivor recounted, "very deep and murky, I couldn't tell what I was stepping on."
In the remote reaches of Southern Ethiopia, a harrowing tale of loss and resilience is unfolding. Rescuers, braving the relentless elements, are combing through debris in search of any possible survivors from two catastrophic landslides. The operation is hampered by heavy rain, casting a somber shadow over the entire region. With no sign of heavy mechanical equipment on the horizon, the search continues manually, underlining the gravity of the situation. At least 229 souls have been claimed by this disaster, and the specter of rising death toll looms large.
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?
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."