China was hit by a powerful typhoon: there are many dead, more than 30 people are missing

China hit by powerful typhoon: many dead, over 30 missing Irina Martsiyash

Typhoon Haemi kills at least 30 in China/Channel 24 Collage

Typhoon Haemi's heavy rains and flooding have left at least 30 dead. Also, 35 people are missing in eight cities in the southern Chinese province of Hunan,

This was reported on Thursday, August 1, by the state news agency Xinhua, citing local authorities.

The devastating consequences of Typhoon “Gaemi” in China

On Thursday, August 1, rescuers reached eight cities that had been cut off from the outside world since last Sunday due to destroyed infrastructure and the power grid.

“As of 12:00 on August 1, roads, electricity and communications in eight cities in the city of Jixing, which were hardest hit by the typhoon “Gaemi” has been basically restored, and search and rescue work has made significant progress,” local authorities confirmed to Xinhua.

They noted that rescue operations are still ongoing.

CNN writes that in connection with severe flooding in Hunan Province, China has raised the level of emergency response to better support local disaster relief efforts and ensure the basic safety of the lives of affected people.

Typhoon Gaemi actually hit China on the evening of Thursday, July 25. At that time, wind speeds reached 110 kilometers per hour. According to weather forecasters, the amount of precipitation could be from 150 to 250 millimeters, and in high-mountain areas and on the coast – up to 400 millimeters.