Typhoon Noul brought heavy rain and gale-force winds to Guangdong province and Hong Kong, leading to flight cancellations and mass relocations.
Key facts
- •Typhoon Noul is the 12th typhoon in the Pacific this year and the third to hit China this month.
- •More than 340,000 people were relocated in Guangdong province ahead of the storm.
- •Hong Kong's Typhoon Signal No. 8, which closes most businesses and transport, is expected to remain until at least noon.
- •Typhoon Maysak previously caused floods and deaths in Guangxi and Hubei provinces earlier this month.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China early on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The storm brought heavy rain and gale-force winds to Guangdong province and Hong Kong, forcing the cancellation of flights at Hong Kong's international airport and the relocation of over 340,000 people.
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Impact on Transportation and Public Services
Guangdong province halted all train services on Sunday after suspending some routes on Saturday. In Chaozhou city, schools were instructed to suspend on-campus activities. Hong Kong authorities raised the storm alert to Typhoon Signal No. 9 early Sunday as the storm passed within 80 kilometers of the city, later downgrading it to Signal No. 8.
Storm Status and Weather Warnings
Hong Kong's Observatory reported that the typhoon is weakening as it moves inland, though strong gales continue to affect the city. An Amber Rainstorm Warning remains in effect due to rainfall exceeding 30 mm per hour, with authorities cautioning residents about the risk of flash floods. Flight operations in Hong Kong are expected to begin resuming after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Timeline
- Saturday morningGuangdong province suspended some train services.
- Sunday early morningTyphoon Noul made landfall in southern China.
- 7.10am SundayHong Kong downgraded its storm alert from Typhoon Signal No. 9 to Signal No. 8.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
