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Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China early Sunday, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain that triggered large-scale evacuations, disrupted transportation, and caused widespread travel delays across Guangdong province and Hong Kong.
According to China's National Meteorological Center, the typhoon came ashore at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time along the coast of Huidong County in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. State media described Noul as the strongest typhoon to strike China so far this year.
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After making landfall, the storm gradually weakened as it moved inland. However, it continued to generate heavy rainfall and strong winds across Guangdong and neighboring regions, prompting authorities to keep emergency measures in place.
Officials said more than 715,000 residents were relocated to safer locations across Guangdong ahead of the storm. Railway services throughout the province were suspended on Sunday as dangerous weather conditions affected transportation.
The National Meteorological Center warned that parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian Province could experience intense rainfall and damaging winds throughout the weekend.
State broadcaster CCTV reported that numerous trees were uprooted in Huilai County, highlighting the storm's destructive impact along the coast.
In Hong Kong, the Observatory reported that Typhoon Noul carried sustained winds of around 110 km/h (68 mph) near its center before gradually weakening over inland Guangdong.
The severe weather significantly disrupted air travel, with around 350 flights canceled at Hong Kong International Airport. Local authorities also confirmed that at least nine people sustained injuries during the typhoon.
Before the storm's arrival, part of the scaffolding attached to a high-rise building collapsed in Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon. Police said no injuries were initially reported from the incident.
The storm also affected Taiwan, where the Central Weather Administration reported periods of heavy rain across southern and eastern parts of the island. Forecasters said Noul remained south of Taiwan before moving farther away over surrounding waters.
Typhoon Noul follows a series of powerful storms that have recently struck China. Earlier this month, Typhoon Bavi prompted the evacuation of more than 2 million people after making landfall in eastern China on 11 July, while Typhoon Maysak hit southern China on 3 July.
Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions as recovery efforts begin across the affected regions, urging residents to remain alert for possible flooding, landslides, and additional weather-related hazards.
