Typhoon Noul has hit southern China: more than 715,000 people have been evacuated
This is according to the AP.
The strongest typhoon of the year to hit China
According to China’s National Meteorological Centre, the typhoon made landfall on the coast of Huidong District in Huizhou at around 03:50 local time. The state-run Xinhua news agency described Noul as the most powerful typhoon to make landfall in China since the start of 2026.
Forecasters predicted heavy rain and gusty winds in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. State broadcaster CCTV showed fallen trees in the coastal county of Huilai.
Flight cancellations and casualties in Hong Kong
According to the Hong Kong International Airport Authority, around 350 flights were cancelled on Sunday. Local authorities reported at least nine people were injured as the typhoon passed through.
The day before, as the storm approached Hong Kong, scaffolding partially collapsed on one of the high-rise buildings. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s meteorological service reported that the typhoon had brought rain to the southern and eastern parts of the island. After passing through the waters south of Taiwan, the cyclone began to move away and gradually weaken.
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