Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 4

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows the strong winds and rain wash the roof and the street in Taitung City.

Kashima beat Jeonbuk at ACL

Kashima beat Jeonbuk at ACL

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers striker Shinzo Koroki (R) and Jeonbuk Motors defender Lim You Hwan tussle for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League match at Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture on April 28, 2010. Kashima won 2-1 and finished top in Group F.

Chonbuk beat Ackland for 5th place at Club World Cup

Chonbuk beat Ackland for 5th place at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Chonbuk Hyundai Motors defender Lim You Hwan (L) and Auckland City defender Paul Seaman vie for control of the ball during the first half of their FIFA Club World Cup match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 15. Chonbuk beat Auckland 3-0 to secure fifth place in the six-team tournament.

Chonbuk beat Ackland for 5th place at Club World Cup

Chonbuk beat Ackland for 5th place at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Chonbuk Hyundai Motors defender Lim You Hwan (L) and Auckland City defender Paul Seaman vie for control of the ball during the first half of their FIFA Club World Cup match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 15. Chonbuk beat Auckland 3-0 to secure fifth place in the six-team tournament. (Kyodo)

Kashima beat Jeonbuk at ACL

Kashima beat Jeonbuk at ACL

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers striker Shinzo Koroki (R) and Jeonbuk Motors defender Lim You Hwan tussle for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League match at Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture on April 28, 2010. Kashima won 2-1 and finished top in Group F. (Kyodo)