Typhoon Podul whips Taiwan's southeastern coast ahead of its expected landfall:: August 13, 2025:: Pingtung County, Taiwan:: Hualien County, Taiwan:: The government said more than 5,500 people had been evacuatedWeather officials expected the mid-strength typhoon,

Typhoon Podul hit Taiwan's sparsely populated southeast coast on Wednesday packing winds of up to 191 kph (118 mph), as a large swathe of southern and eastern parts of the island shut down and hundreds of flights were cancelled.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday, where authorities closed schools and government offices as heavy rain threatened more damage to agriculture in the island's southeast. The storm hit Taitung county on the east ...