Update 2025-08-13: A large swathe of southern and eastern parts of the country shut down on Wednesday (13 August) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Podul, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people and the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Reportedly, the mid-strength storm, with wind gusts, is expected to make landfall near Taitung in the afternoon (local time) before moving toward the densely populated western coast.
