Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 5

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.

Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Leaves Trail of Damage, 1 Missing and 112 Injured

Typhoon Podul battered Taiwan’s southern and eastern regions on August 13, toppling trees and damaging property. As it moved away, authorities reported one person missing and 112 injured amid the severe weather.

Ships in Port to Take Shelter from The Typhoon - China

Ships in Port to Take Shelter from The Typhoon - China

An aerial drone photo taken on August 12, 2025 shows vessels anchoring at a port to take shelter from Typhoon Podul in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, the flood control headquarters in east China's Fujian Province upgraded its emergency typhoon response from Level IV to Level III, anticipating the arrival of Typhoon Podul. Photo by Zeng Demeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ships in Port to Take Shelter from The Typhoon - China

Ships in Port to Take Shelter from The Typhoon - China

An aerial drone photo taken on August 12, 2025 shows vessels anchoring at a port to take shelter from Typhoon Podul in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, the flood control headquarters in east China's Fujian Province upgraded its emergency typhoon response from Level IV to Level III, anticipating the arrival of Typhoon Podul. Photo by Zeng Demeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 3

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 solar panels being blown away by strong winds in Taitung City.

Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions

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 flooding situation in Yuli, Hualien County.

Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 2

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 heavy rainfall in Chihshang, Taitung County.