Typhoon Kaemi, known in the

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as Typhoon Glenda, was a

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that struck

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and China in mid-July 2006. Kaemi killed at least 32 people in China.

Meteorological history

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formed on July 18, 2006, near the

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and it quickly strengthened to tropical storm strength the same day. On July 19, the storm was named ''Kaemi'' by the JMA in Japan. The correct name ''Gaemi'' was submitted by

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and is a Korean word for

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(개미). Also,

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named the storm ''Glenda''. It strengthened into a severe tropical storm on July 20, and further deepened into a typhoon 24 hours later. Kaemi made landfall in Longhai,

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, Fujian at 3:50 p.m. CST on July 25 as a minimal typhoon. Shortly thereafter, the JTWC issued its final warning about Kaemi, while the AMJ did the same the next day.

Impact

In Taiwan, heavy rainfall caused flooding and four minor injuries. Also, in the northern

, rain fell heavily. The storm has also killed at least 32 people in China, while another 60 people are missing. Agricultural losses in Taiwan amounted to NT$73 million (US$2.2 million).
Total damages from Kaemi amounted to $450 million.

References

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Meteorological history

Impact

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