Typhoon Wipha Tests East Asia’s Emergency Systems
Typhoon Wipha tore through East Asia on July 20, battering Hong Kong, southern China, and South Korea with winds exceeding 167 kph, torrential rain, and widespread infrastructure disruption. Though downgraded to a severe tropical storm by evening, the damage exposed critical gaps in emergency coordination and regional strategic resilience. 🌪️ Impact Snapshot 🚨 Systemic Weaknesses…