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Typhoon Gaemi slams China after wreaking havoc on Taiwan

Karin Helmstaedt
July 25, 2024

Typhoon Gaemi has now roared into mainland China, where people are bracing for strong winds and heavy rainfall. The tropical storm has left a trail of destruction across Taiwan and the Philippines, including the sinking of an oil tanker.

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