Typhoon Podul | Typhoon Podul Hits Hong Kong After Wreaking Havoc In Taiwan Typhoon Podul made landfall on Wednesday in Taiwan, where authorities closed schools and government offices as heavy rain threatened more damage to agriculture in the island's southeast.Typhoon Podul hit Hong Kong Thursday. The local weather authorities announced a bit storm warning. Lightening, thunder, and heavy rain continue in Hong Kong early Thursday, but there are no reports of injuries or major damage so far