China - July 26, 2024

Several provinces in eastern China are on high alert and have intensified their efforts to mitigate the impact of the sustained rainstorms and strong gusts brought by Typhoon Gaemi as it continues its northward trajectory.

The typhoon, the third of the year, made its second landfall in Putian City of east China's Fujian Province Thursday evening, according to the provincial meteorological bureau.

The typhoon has brought heavy downpours to Putian's Xiapu County, resulting in severe flooding and damage to some 35 houses. Temporary traffic controls have been implemented, while many business operations have been suspended in the county.

After making landfall in Fujian, Typhoon Gaemi is now continuing to move northward, with its winds gradually weakening. The storm was expected to reach the eastern Jiangxi Province further inland on Friday night local time, prompting authorities to upgrade their emergency response measures.

Affected by the peripheral cloud system around Typhoon Gaemi, heavy rainfall and strong windstorms battered the province's Fuzhou City on Friday morning. At 10:00 on Friday, local authorities initiated an emergency response mechanism, while local farmers raced against time to harvest crops, aiming to reduce the typhoon's potential damage and minimize losses.

The typhoon also brought heavy rainfall to most parts of east China's Zhejiang Province overnight on Thursday.

Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Jingning She Autonomous County of Lishui City, blocking roads with mud and debris. Upon receiving alerts, the local traffic department deployed relief teams in an effort to clear affected roads.

In the neighboring Jiangsu Province, Nantong City began to experience strong winds starting Thursday, leading to the temporary suspension of several cross-river routes.

SHOTLIST:

Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, east China - July 26, 2024
1. Aerial shots of flooded city streets, vehicle;
2. Resident riding scooter through flooded area;
3. Various of traffic police officer walking in water;
4. Cars submerged in floodwater;
5. Shopping cart in flood;
6. Aerial shot of flooded areas;
7. Aerial shots of swollen river;

Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province, east China - July 26, 2024
8. Lake, trees;
9. Lake, buildings;
10. Traffic in rain;
11. Trees in wind;
12. Road, rain;
13. Various of harvesters working in field;

Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - July 26, 2024
14. Sign reading "Zhejiang Meteorological Observatory";
15. Staff in monitoring room;
16. Various of digital screen showing weather map;
17. Digital screen showing "Level II emergency response for natural disasters";
18. Various of staff monitoring weather on computer;
19. Computer screen showing map of affected area;

Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, east China - July 26, 2024
20. Various of landslide site;
21. Various of heavy machinery clearing road;

Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, east China - July 26, 2024
22. Trees in wind;
23. Aerial shots of ships at harbor;
24. Various of ships at harbor.

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