Taifun Gaemi demanded 33 fatalities: Manila fights against the floods

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The violent effects of the “Gaemi” typhoon in the Philippines once again show the fragility of the infrastructure in the regions, which are seriously affected by natural disasters. The current storm, which was associated with devastating floods and landslides, has already cost life at least 33 people. In particular, the capital Manila experiences the worst consequences in which almost a dozen people died.

reinforcement of the southwest mill

The TAIFUN strengthened the southwest monksun that has been going on since July 11, which led to extreme rainfall. Eyewitness reports describe that the water in the streets of Manila stood several meters high. These water masses have now largely run off, but the entire extent of the damage is now evident. Areas that were temporarily inaccessible are particularly affected.

evacuation and disaster protection

The Filipino disaster protection reports that more than 1.3 million people are affected by the severe storms. Around 210,000 people were accommodated in evacuation centers because their houses were destroyed or uninhabitable by the forces of nature. Such evacuations are a frequent measure in a country that is haunted by around 20 typhoons every year.

worldwide effects of the storm

After leaving the Philippines, “Gaemi” moved on to Taiwan and China, where further deaths can be complained about. More than 150,000 people were brought to safety there. This makes it clear that the dangers of tropical storms are not only locally, but also regionally significant and that countries in the surrounding area can affect.

historical context and outlook

The Philippines have already experienced fatal natural disasters in the past, including the most devastating storm, “Haiyan”, which demanded more than 6,300 lives in November 2013. These previous experiences underline the need for more sustainable preparations and reactions to future storms. The awareness of the population and the willingness of the government to provide disaster are of central importance in order to avoid such tragedies.

- Nag