BTN News: A deadly mudslide in Southeast China killed 11 people after heavy rain hit the area. The rain was from a tropical storm. This sad event happened on Sunday morning in Yuelin, a village in Hengyang city, Hunan province. It shows how bad the weather can be. This storm, called Typhoon Gaemi, also caused problems in the Philippines and Taiwan.
Mudslide Kills Several People in Hunan Province
The mudslide hit a rented house in Yuelin around 8 a.m., covering the people inside with mud and dirt. Early reports said 18 people were trapped, and six were saved. It is not clear if more people are missing. The heavy rain made water run down the hillside, causing the mudslide. This disaster shows the serious weather problems in the area, even though reports did not directly connect the mudslide to Typhoon Gaemi.
Strong Winds Cause Death in Shanghai
In Shanghai, strong winds likely from the storm caused a death. A delivery driver on a scooter died when a tree fell on him on Saturday. This incident was reported by The Paper, a news website. It shows the dangers of the storm. A photo showed the scooter under branches, reminding us how strong the storm was.
Typhoon Gaemi Affects Many Areas Before and After Making Landfall
Typhoon Gaemi caused problems in many places before and after it hit land. The storm made the monsoon rains in the Philippines worse, killing at least 34 people. In Taiwan, the death toll reached 10, with two more deaths reported over the weekend. The victims included a man found in a drainage ditch and another who died in a car accident. Nearly 900 people were hurt, with more than 800 staying in shelters, and over 5,000 homes lost power.
Damage to Farms and Factories From Typhoon Gaemi
The storm also caused a lot of economic damage. In Taiwan, farm damage reached almost 1.7 billion New Taiwan dollars (about $51.8 million). It hurt crops like bananas, guavas, and pears, and affected poultry farms and oyster fisheries. In China, the storm disrupted many industries. In Liaoning province, 2,000 kilometers northeast of Hunan, heavy rain stopped work at many chemical and mining companies. Over 30,000 people were moved to safety, and almost 40 train routes were stopped until Thursday due to safety concerns.
Summary of the Storm’s Impact and the Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The storm’s effects show how vulnerable the areas are. From deadly mudslides in Hunan to storm-related deaths in Shanghai, and large farm and factory problems, the storm’s aftermath is a serious reminder of nature’s power. As the recovery goes on, the focus is on helping the affected people and getting things back to normal.
