Typhoon Podul dropped heavy rain on southern China on August 14, 2025, which caused extensive turmoil in major cities, including Hong Kong city, after passing through Taiwan, 143 people

A man was swept away while fishing and dozens of other people were injured as strong winds and rain battered the island.

Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain to southern China after injuring scores in Taiwan - Typhoon forces nearly 8,000 people from homes in Taiwan before making another landfall in China