Typhoon Noul tore into southern China early Sunday, unleashing fierce winds and torrential rain across Guangdong province and Hong Kong, triggering the evacuation of more than 340,000 people and widespread transport disruption. The powerful storm made landfall at around 3:50 a.m. local time along the coast of Huidong county in Huizhou, according to China’s national weather centre.
With sustained winds near 145 kph (90 mph) at its centre, Noul pushed inland through Guangdong, weakening gradually but still delivering dangerous gusts and heavy downpours. Hong Kong’s Observatory warned that gale‑force winds continued to batter the region, with storm‑force gusts hitting higher ground.
The impact on transport was immediate and severe. Over 150 flights were cancelled across Saturday and Sunday at Hong Kong International Airport, while train services throughout Guangdong were suspended as authorities activated heightened emergency protocols. The province elevated its disaster relief response to its third‑highest level on Sunday morning.
Hong Kong officials reported more than 100 fallen trees and confirmed nine injuries linked to the storm. Emergency crews remained on alert as Noul’s rain bands stretched far beyond the coast, with CCTV reporting that the typhoon’s precipitation could persist through Tuesday, affecting inland provinces including Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, and even reaching as far north as Henan and Shandong.
As Noul continues its inland march, authorities across multiple provinces are bracing for days of disruptive weather, flooding risks and lingering storm damage.
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