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When War Games Meet Gaemi: Taiwan's Typhoon Chronicles!

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Typhoon Gaemi is making waves in Taiwan—literally! Catch how the weather shook up annual war games, scheduled drills, and even the island's financial activities!

As Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan with a fury, the island is taking precautionary measures that have significantly disrupted its usual routines. The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense confirmed that its much-anticipated annual military exercise, the Han Kuang war games, has been significantly toned down. Fighter jet exercises planned on the east coast have been cancelled, as safety takes precedence over military prowess. With gusty winds expected to rock the region, the focus has shifted from military drills to ensuring public safety against the tempestuous weather front.

In a typical year, Taiwan would engage in robust military drills to bolster its defense capabilities. However, this year, the unforeseen arrival of Typhoon Gaemi has prompted the island to prioritize emergency preparedness. The Central Weather Administration has issued both land and sea alerts, warning residents and authorities alike to brace for strong winds and heavy rain. With Taiwan known for its resilience in the face of natural disasters, this adaptability showcases the island’s readiness to switch gears when Mother Nature calls.

The impacts of Typhoon Gaemi aren’t limited to military operations. A multitude of recreation areas and festivals throughout Taiwan have been temporarily closed or postponed as a safety measure. Coasts are clear of public activity, and the financial sector isn't taking any chances either; Taipei has suspended work, classes, and even the bustling $2.4 trillion stock market. For a place that whirls with vibrant activities, the sudden pause is a stark reminder of the power held by nature and the need for collective caution.

Moreover, despite the disruption, this situation sparks a unique blend of humor in the Taiwanese spirit. People are swapping tales, treating themselves to comfort food, and even joking about the surprise efficiency of the cancellation plans. It’s a classic case where the stormy clouds bring communities together. While Typhoon Gaemi may be fierce, Taiwan's embrace of its challenges is even stronger as they gear up to weather this storm!

Interestingly, Typhoon Gaemi is expected to make landfall on the island's northeastern coast soon, intensifying as it nears. This isn't Taiwan's first rodeo with typhoons; it often experiences several each year, and its well-developed disaster response structures reflect the island’s experience in dealing with such adversities. On average, around 8 typhoons make their way towards Taiwan annually.

For those interested in weather phenomena, it’s fascinating to note that Taiwan’s topography contributes to the strength of typhoons. With its mountainous terrain, the island is frequently hit by heavy rainfall that often results in landslides. Hence, while locals might grumble about a week’s worth of canceled plans, they also prepared with essential supplies and community camaraderie, ready to face whatever Gaemi throws their way!

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Taiwan curtails annual war games as Typhoon Gaemi barrels ... (The Straits Times)

Fighter jet exercises on the east coast have been cancelled, Taiwan's defence ministry said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Typhoon affects Taiwan's annual war games (Voice of America)

Taiwan's weather administration says Typhoon Gaemi is expected to make landfall sometime Wednesday on the island's northeastern coast, producing strong winds ...

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Recreation areas, festivals to be closed as Typhoon Gaemi nears ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

A host of recreation areas and festivals nationwide have or will be temporarily closed or suspended as a precaution in response to Typhoon Gaemi, ...

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Taiwan curtails war games as Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards island (Reuters)

Taiwan curtailed its annual Han Kuang war games and readied emergency equipment on Tuesday as Typhoon Gaemi barrelled towards the island, with the ...

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Taiwan's air force cancels drills as typhoon approaches. Naval and ... (The Associated Press)

An approaching typhoon has prompted the cancellation of air force drills off Taiwan's east coast. But naval and land exercises are set to continue in other ...

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Typhoon Gaemi sets course for Taiwan. Forecast to intensify, Taipei ... (Artemis.bm)

Typhoon Gaemi is travelling towards Taiwan and the storm is forecast to intensify on approach, with some forecast models suggesting it could be an intense.

Taiwan issues land, sea alerts for Typhoon Gaemi (新华网)

TAIPEI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's meteorological agency has issued both sea and land alerts for Typhoon Gaemi, which is expected to make landfall in ...

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Typhoon Gaemi expected to make landfall in Taiwan (Radio Taiwan International)

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Gaemi on Monday and followed up with a land warning for parts of Taiwan at 1...

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Typhoon Gaemi Shuts Taiwan's Financial Markets and Offices (Bloomberg)

Taipei will suspend work, classes and the island's $2.4 trillion stock market as typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Parts of Taiwan announce school, office closures as typhoon nears ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Most cities and counties around Taiwan have announced school and office closures for Wednesday as Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan.

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Map: Tracking Typhoon Gaemi (The New York Times)

Gaemi was a typhoon in the Philippine Sea early Wednesday Taiwan time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory.

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Taiwan hunkers down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Gaemi (The Straits Times)

Gaemi is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast early evening on July 24. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Taiwan hunkers down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Gaemi (CNA)

YILAN, Taiwan: Taiwan hunkered down on Wednesday (Jul 24) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets closed, people given the day off ...

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21 cities, counties to close schools, offices as typhoon nears - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

A total of 21 cities and counties around Taiwan have announced school and office closures for Wednesday, as Typhoon Gaemi approaches the island and is ...

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Taiwan Hunkers Down Ahead of Arrival of Typhoon Gaemi (U.S. News & World Report)

Gaemi, the first typhoon of the season to affect Taiwan, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast early evening on Wednesday, according to the ...

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Radius of Typhoon Gaemi begins covering eastern Taiwan - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

The CWA said the 250-kilometer radius storm, which gained momentum and became a typhoon from a tropical storm on Monday, will likely make landfall in Yilan and ...

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Powerful Typhoon Gaemi churns toward Taiwan, menaces already ... (CNN)

A powerful and rapidly intensifying typhoon is barreling toward Taiwan, prompting authorities to close financial markets, schools and offices, ...

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Taiwan prepares for a strong typhoon that worsened monsoon rains ... (ABC News)

Taiwan has shuttered offices, schools and tourist sites across the island ahead of a powerful typhoon due to make landfall later Wednesday.

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Typhoon Gaemi: Taiwan grounds flights as it braces for storm (BBC News)

The storm has led to the cancellation of parts of its largest annual military drills.

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi; Mailiao port closed (ICIS)

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Taiwan is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Gaemi, which is expected to make a landfall northeast of the island on Wednesday evening.

Typhoon Gaemi strengthens as it nears Taiwan, work halted, flights ... (The Business Times)

TAIWAN hunkered down on Wednesday for the arrival of a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets shut, people getting the day off work and flights ...

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Typhoon Gaemi expected to make landfall in Taiwan Wednesday night (Voice of America)

Authorities in the Philippines say 12 people were killed in massive flooding and landslides triggered by seasonal monsoon rains worsened by the typhoon. The ...

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Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches - Asia ... (Jakarta Post)

The typhoon also triggered flooding and landslides in the nearby Philippines, where authorities said four people were killed south of the capital Manila. Gaemi, ...

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Woman killed by falling tree in southern Taiwan as Typhoon Gaemi ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

A woman riding a scooter in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan was killed by a falling tree on Wednesday, while 58 others around the nation have sustained injuries ...

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3 dead, 227 injured across Taiwan as Typhoon Gaemi nears - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

At least three people died and more than 220 were injured as Typhoon Gaemi continued to strengthen and approach Taiwan on Wednesday, bringing strong winds ...

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As it happened: Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan (CNA)

TAIPEI: Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on Wednesday (Jul 24) night, with the island's weather authorities predicting the storm to be "the strongest" to hit ...

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Taiwan hunkers down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall (FRANCE 24)

Schools and offices in Taiwan closed on Thursday as the island braces itself for the first typhoon of the year. Expected to be the strongest storm in eight ...

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Typhoon Gaemi: two dead in Taiwan as storm unleashes torrential ... (The Guardian)

The superstorm has caused downpours and strong gusts as it makes landfall, killing two people and injuring more than 200.

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Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, sinks freighter off Taiwan (The Straits Times)

Gaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit the island in eight years. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Typhoon Gaemi strengthens as it nears Taiwan, work halted, one dead (The Business Times)

TAIWAN hunkered down on Wednesday (Jul 24) for the arrival of a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets shut, flights cancelled and one person ...

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Typhoon Gaemi weakens as it leaves Taiwan for China (FRANCE 24)

Typhoon Gaemi passed through Taiwan overnight and was headed towards eastern China on Thursday, leaving two dead as heavy rains and strong gusts continued ...

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