The Past and Present of Typhoon Gemei: Is It a Natural Carnival or a Prelude to a Disaster?
Gaemi, when you hear the name, does it remind you of some kind of exotic cuisine? Or are they brothers and sisters of "a certain brand" in China?
However, this is not a dish, but the third typhoon of the 2024 Pacific typhoon season, which has been upgraded to a super typhoon by the Central Meteorological Observatory.
This veritable "storm maker" is preparing a "grand show" in the sky for us.
Coming from the ocean, Gemei's rapid rise
Gemei was quietly born in the ocean east of the Philippines on July 20, like a fledgling charlatan. After two days of tempering, it was upgraded to typhoon level on the evening of the 22nd. By the 24th, Gemei was already a well-known "super typhoon".
You may ask, why did a typhoon strengthen so quickly? This is thanks to the two driving forces behind the high sea temperature and weak vertical wind shear, which provide Gemei with sufficient "nutrition" and allow its "martial arts" to grow rapidly.
Typhoon Path: Approaching our door step by step
Gemei's path seems to be a premeditated journey. It is approaching the sea southeast of Taiwan from the ocean at an alarming speed, and the wind force has reached 13, which is no joke.
Next, it will continue to move towards the southeast coast of the mainland, affecting Fujian, Zhejiang and other places. Imagine being like a dancer, moving quickly across the stage, full of power and threat at every step.
Landfall and impact: Heavy rain and howling winds
According to the latest trajectory map, Gemei is expected to make landfall on the north-central coast of Taiwan Island on the evening of July 24, and will make landfall again along the coast from central Fujian to southern Zhejiang from the afternoon to the evening of the 25th. At that time, Taiwan and the coastal areas of East China will usher in a feast of storms.
Especially in the landfall area, the rainfall may reach the level of heavy rainfall, and even flooding may occur in some areas. The Orange Typhoon Warning Signal has been issued, so coastal and inland areas can be more careful not to venture out during the typhoon.
Defensive measures: Plan ahead to get through safely
The intensity of Taiwan's beauty will not be easily weakened, and the meteorological department expects it to still bring continuous rain and high winds after landfall. To this end, experts have given several suggestions for disaster prevention:
- Strengthen wind protection measures: Buildings in coastal areas should be reinforced, cut off unnecessary power supplies, and prevent fires caused by short circuits in power lines.
- Flood control and drainage: Low-lying areas should be drained in advance to ensure that the drainage system is unobstructed to prevent waterlogging.
- Preparation: Residents need to prepare enough food and drinking water, ensure that communication equipment is fully charged, and keep an eye on weather warnings.
- Evacuation: Residents in coastal and low-lying areas should move quickly to safety if necessary and avoid travel during the typhoon's landfall.
The appearance of Taiwanese beauty reminds us of how important disaster prevention and mitigation work is during the typhoon season. With global warming, the frequency and intensity of typhoons are likely to increase, and we need to further improve disaster prevention and early warning and emergency response capabilities in the future to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.
By continuously monitoring the changes in the path and intensity of typhoons, the meteorological department will issue early warning information in a timely manner, providing scientific evidence for the government and the public to help typhoon defense efforts.
Under the threat of Taiwan's beauty, coastal areas in particular need to be vigilant and make all preparations to reduce disaster losses. We hope that you will pay close attention to the latest warning information issued by the meteorological department, prepare for the disaster, and jointly respond to this natural disaster.
epilogue
Whether it is a natural carnival or a prelude to disaster, the beauty of Taiwanese style has taught us a lesson. It reminds us of the power of nature and teaches us how to better live with it.
Let us stand together through thick and thin, face it together, and welcome the rainbow after the storm.
Dear friends, have Gemei and you been in close contact? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to see how powerful this "little hero" is?