Typhoon Gaemi Forces Taiwan to Cut War Games

Taiwan has curtailed its annual Han Kuang military exercises as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Expected to impact the northeast coast by Wednesday night or Thursday morning, the typhoon has led to the cancellation of both military and civilian activities across the island.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-07-2024 08:21 IST | Created: 23-07-2024 08:21 IST
Typhoon Gaemi Forces Taiwan to Cut War Games
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Taiwan has scaled back its annual Han Kuang war games as Typhoon Gaemi nears, forecasted to bring strong winds and torrential downpours.

The island's Central Weather Administration predicts Gaemi to make landfall on the northeast coast between late Wednesday and early Thursday, then move on to China's Fujian province by Friday.

The defense ministry has cancelled some military drills, including fighter jet exercises on the east coast, due to the typhoon's impact. Domestic flights and ferries have also been disrupted.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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