Typhoon Podul pummels Taiwan
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Tropical storm Podul dumped torrential rain on southern China on Thursday, and caused widespread disruption in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured.
Heavy rains have lashed parts of southeastern China as Tropical Storm Podul made landfall after leaving one missing on the self-governing island of Taiwan
Tropical storm Podul hit southern China, delivering heavy rains and disrupting services in Hong Kong, including hospitals and courts. Originally a typhoon, Podul weakened but continues to pose risks.
BEIJING: Tropical storm Podul on Thursday (Aug 14) dumped torrential rain on southern China, still reeling from record downpours last week, and disrupted hospitals, schools and courts in Hong Kong aft