Southern Taiwan shuts down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Podul

Typhoon Podul's Impact on Taiwan: Typhoon Podul, with wind gusts reaching 191 kph, prompted the evacuation of over 5,500 people and the cancellation of hundreds of flights as it approached southeastern Taiwan, particularly affecting cities like Taitung.

Government Response and Weather Forecast: Nine cities and counties suspended work and school, while authorities warned of destructive winds and heavy rainfall, forecasting up to 600 mm in mountainous areas, following recent severe weather that caused landslides and flooding.