Taiwan braces as Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach
Summary
Typhoon Podul is approaching Taiwan, prompting thousands to evacuate and causing the cancellation of many flights. The storm is expected to hit southern Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain, impacting several cities and cutting off power in some areas.Key Facts
- Typhoon Podul is expected to make landfall in southern Taiwan's Taitung County.
- Wind gusts from the typhoon can reach up to 191 kilometers per hour (118 mph).
- Over 5,500 people have been evacuated ahead of the typhoon's arrival.
- Schools have closed, and work has been suspended in nine cities and counties, including Kaohsiung and Tainan.
- All domestic flights and 129 international flights have been cancelled due to the storm.
- Southern mountainous regions could receive up to 600mm (nearly 24 inches) of rain.
- Orchid Island experienced a power outage affecting 258 households due to strong winds.
- Taiwan's past storms have resulted in severe weather impacts, including landslides and flooding.
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