Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, hitting Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong with strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, according to Al Jazeera. China’s national weather centre said Noul came ashore on the coast of Huidong county in Huizhou, southern Guangdong province, at approximately 3:50am local time on Sunday, or 19:50 GMT on Saturday.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency said Noul was the strongest typhoon to make landfall in the country so far this year, Al Jazeera reported. Hong Kong’s Observatory said the storm, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometres per hour (68 miles per hour) near its centre, was moving into inland Guangdong on Sunday and weakening progressively, though it continued to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the region.
More than 715,000 people had been relocated for safety by early Sunday in Guangdong province, according to state-owned China National Radio, cited by Al Jazeera. On Saturday, authorities had reported approximately 340,000 evacuations.
China’s National Meteorological Centre expected parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces to experience heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, according to Al Jazeera. For independent, real-time forecast and typhoon tracking data, readers can consult the National Meteorological Center of China (CMA) directly.
State broadcaster CCTV reported that many trees were uprooted in Huilai county, on the coast of Guangdong province, Al Jazeera reported. In Hong Kong, the airport authority said about 350 flights were cancelled on Sunday, and at least nine people were injured across the city during the typhoon period, according to local authorities.
As Noul approached Hong Kong, parts of a large scaffolding structure on a high-rise building collapsed on Saturday afternoon, local police said, though initial reports indicated no injuries, Al Jazeera reported. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said Noul brought rainfall to parts of southern and eastern Taiwan as it passed over waters south of the island before moving away on Saturday.
Authorities continued to monitor the situation as Noul moved further inland, with residents in affected areas urged to remain cautious amid strong winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding. Emergency services and local authorities remained on alert as weather conditions gradually changed across southern China and nearby regions.</p
The typhoon also affected daily life and transport services across the region as authorities took precautionary measures to protect residents. Strong winds and heavy rainfall disrupted normal activities in parts of Guangdong and Hong Kong, while residents were advised to remain indoors and follow official safety instructions. The large-scale evacuation in Guangdong reflected concerns about the storm’s potential impact, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas that could face flooding, falling trees and other weather-related hazards.
Emergency services and local authorities continued to monitor conditions as Typhoon Noul moved inland and gradually weakened. Despite the storm losing strength, officials warned that heavy rain and strong winds could continue to create dangerous conditions in affected areas. The combination of intense rainfall and saturated ground can increase the risk of flooding and landslides, while strong winds may cause damage to buildings, infrastructure and power networks.
Residents and travellers in affected areas were urged to stay updated through official weather advisories and follow instructions from local authorities. The disruption to flights in Hong Kong also highlighted the wider impact of the typhoon on transportation. As Noul moved away from the coast, authorities continued assessing the damage and monitoring weather conditions across southern China and nearby regions.
The storm follows a series of powerful typhoons to hit China this year. Typhoon Bavi brought strong winds and rain to eastern China earlier this month, leading to the evacuation of more than two million people, according to Al Jazeera.
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