Typhoon Gaemi Leaves Trail of Destruction in China's Hunan Province
😔 Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi have wreaked havoc in Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province. Local authorities reported on Thursday that 30 people have lost their lives, and 35 others are missing due to the relentless downpour.
The torrential rains caused severe disruptions—roads were washed away, electricity was cut off, and communications were knocked down in the eight most affected townships of Zixing. But amidst the chaos, there's a silver lining 🌥️—roads, power, and communications have been largely restored as of today.
Search and rescue operations are in full swing 🚑, with teams working tirelessly to locate the missing. China's National Disaster Reduction Commission has raised the emergency response to Level II, the second-highest level, highlighting the seriousness of the situation in Hunan.
Over 1.2 million residents have been affected by the heavy rainfall as of 7 a.m. on Thursday. Communities are coming together, and the spirit of solidarity is strong 💪. The resilience of the people is truly inspiring.
While Typhoon Gaemi has moved on, the impact lingers. Let's keep the people of Hunan in our thoughts and hope for their speedy recovery. 🙏
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30 dead, 35 missing after typhoon-induced rains in China's Hunan
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