Typhoon Podul wreaked havoc across Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, before slamming into Hong Kong and southeastern China early Thursday, August 14, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds, and widespread disruption. In mainland China, the storm dropped more than 70 mm (2.76 inches) of rain per hour on provinces including Guangdong, Hunan, and Jiangxi. Several schools, train lines, and ferry services were suspended.
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