Thousands evacuated in Taiwan as Typhoon Podul makes landfall

Breakdown

• Typhoon Podul brought strong winds and heavy rain to eastern Taiwan.
• Authorities evacuated residents in Hualien and Taitung counties due to intensified weather. 10s
• Troops were dispatched to assist evacuations and move people to emergency shelters. 23s
• The typhoon measured 120 kilometres across and was expected to broaden as it weakened. 36s
• More than 5,500 people were evacuated, with Podul being Taiwan's 11th typhoon this year. 48s