Philippines (MNN) — The tail-end of Typhoon Gaemi lashes China with torrential rain and deadly mudslides. At least 22 people have died of storm-related causes since Sunday.
“Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc in Taiwan, the Philippines, and now in China,” Brian Dennett with AMG International says.
“We are working in the Philippines [and] had word from our team there. They have had relentless rain; it’s done incredible damage, and many people have had to be rescued.”
Knee-deep flood lashes Quiapo district in the City of Manila due to southwest monsoon (Habagat) induced by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi).
(Photo, caption courtesy of Michael Peronce/Wikimedia Commons)
Super Typhoon Gaemi swept across the Philippines last week before downgrading and heading toward Taiwan. In the Philippines’ northern province, more than 18 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in some regions.
“Our long-time AMG missionary, Eden Layda, her home is completely underwater. She was rescued, and we have her lodging at the moment in AMG’s offices northeast of Manila,” Dennett says.
“Homes, roads, [and] crops have been destroyed, and that means hunger issues in the months to come.”
Over 830 public schools postponed their back-to-school opening because of the storm. AMG supports child development centers throughout the archipelago, which provide Christian education, food, and healthcare.
“We have several schools that are affected; we know of one that’s completely underwater,” Dennett says.
“We’re providing relief to those students and their families… they know that we’re helping because of our compassion and love from Jesus.”
According to the latest figures, around 4.8 million people have been affected by the combined effects of the annual monsoon season and Typhoon Gaemi. Consider helping Filipino families through AMG by donating to the Disaster Relief Fund.
“Everything we do is used to share the Gospel. As we meet these desperate needs, we are also sharing the hope in Christ,” Dennett says.
“Pray that we [can] help in providing food, shelter, water, and [in meeting] other basic needs during this trying time.”
Header image depicts Super Typhoon Gaemi as captured via satellite on July 23, 2024. (Wikimedia Commons)
