Taipei, 24 July (HS): Life in Taiwan came to a standstill on
Tuesday as typhoon Gaemi barrelled towards Taiwan. Markets remained closed and
people have been given the day off. Strong wind and torrential rains battered
Taiwan. The emergency services are on the alert.
The typhoon, first of the season, is likely to make landfall
on the northeast coast on Wednesday evening, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather
Administration.
Besides education institutions and commercial establishments,
27 international flights and almost all local flights have been cancelled.
According to Focus Taiwan CAN English News, typhoon
Gaemi reached the eastern coast of the island in the morning. The wind speed is
about 250 Km and may strike Yilan and Hualian counties. The Meteorological suspect
landslides on Thursday, which may cause severe damage.
According to the Taipei Times, educational institutions and
government and private establishments in New Taipei and adjoining regions
remained closed on Wednesday. Major streets in Taipei wore a deserted look.
Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar / Manoj Kumar Tayal