The last part of Typhoon has wreaked havoc in China and North Korea, and many people have been killed through floods and mudslides. The number of the dead has been climbing nonetheless, with seven more added to the list on Tuesday, increasing the count of reported deaths since Sunday to twenty-two in total.
In the case of China, especially in the Hunan province, the situation is rapidly escalating. Official data indicate that about 996 houses collapsed, over 11,000 people were affected by the evacuation, and 1,345 roads were formed in Zixing City. Parts have received the highest rainfall, as much as 645mm (25 inches in 24 hours.
There have also been breaches in a dam, which has resulted in the displacement of nearly 4,000 people. This is after a a tragic incident of a landslide that happened on Sunday in the province where 15 people lost their lives.
Extreme weather patterns have also been experienced in North Korea, and the rainfall has overflooded the Yalu River- which acts as a boundary between China and North Korea and affects the Chinese border city of Dandong and North Korea.
The Southwestern monsoon and extension of Typhoon Gaemi’s influence are said to be blamed for unabating rains widely believed to trigger mayhem. Concerning the current and continuing continuous heavy rains, the affected areas and the following authorities and governments are struggling to offer their help and support to the victims.
