This is the dramatic moment a Good Samaritan clears a roadblock during Typhoon Podul in Taiwan.

Footage shows a kind passenger holding a blue umbrella rushing down the highway to remove a row of traffic cones that were blocking traffic on August 14.

He said: 'The typhoon blew over all the cones, obstructing the road with cars backed up behind them. So I had to jump out and clear the hazard myself, even my umbrella turned inside out!'

A black sedan was seen continuing on its journey as the local returned to his car.

Typhoon Podul swept across southern Taiwan, bringing wind speeds of up to 191 kph (118 mph). The system triggered widespread closures across the island and led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

The Central Weather Administration reported that Podul made landfall in the southeastern city of Taitung at around 1 pm local time on Wednesday. The typhoon then moved across Taiwan's southern tip before entering the Taiwan Strait around three hours later.

Authorities said more than 8,000 residents were evacuated as a safety measure. One person remains missing, and at least 112 injuries have been reported.