More than 900,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in eastern China as Typhoon Gaemi approached on Saturday, July 11, 2026, according to Chinese authorities. The storm lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power.
In Taiwan, the typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing flight cancellations and school closures. Japan's Meteorological Agency issued warnings for the Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, where residents were advised to seek shelter as the storm passed.
Chinese state media reported that the evacuations were concentrated in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, where emergency services prepared for potential flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but officials urged continued vigilance.
