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Typhoon Podul slams into southern Taiwan, hundreds of flights cancelled

  • Typhoon Podul, also known as Gorio, made landfall on August 13 near Taitung and Hualien counties in southern Taiwan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
  • Authorities scrambled on August 12 to evacuate nearly 700 residents downstream of a natural dam formed after a previous typhoon-triggered landslide to prevent overflow risks.
  • The storm carried gusts up to 215 kph and sustained winds of 155 kph as it moved west-northwest at 25 kph, while heavy rainfall of up to 600mm was forecast in southern mountainous areas.
  • Mr. Chu Chung-jui urged residents downstream to obey government evacuation orders amid warnings of possible flash floods and landslides due to more than a year's rainfall falling in one week.
  • Podul was expected to weaken after crossing Taiwan's Central Mountain Range and then hit China's Fujian Province, while disrupted flights and supply shortages occurred in affected areas.
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The typhoon "Podul" caused serious damage in Taiwan.

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One person is reported missing, while 112 people have been injured.

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Typhoon Podul pummels Taiwan, heads towards China

Typhoon Podul pounded Taiwan on Wednesday, shutting down businesses in the south, grounding flights and knocking out power for thousands of households, while parts of China made preparations for the storm to make landfall.

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