Taiwan braces for Typhoon Saudel as torrential rains lash southern regions

As Typhoon Saudel nears Taiwan, the island braces for torrential rains that will likely exacerbate already severe flooding from a low-pressure system affecting southern areas. With schools and businesses shuttering across multiple cities, the conditions are dire. This formidable typhoon is poised to sweep past northern Taiwan, heading towards the eastern shores of China, where another storm, Narra, has already triggered extensive flooding and evacuations.