Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Typhoon Noul Hits Southern China
Typhoon Noul, the 12th typhoon in the Pacific this year, hit southern China early Sunday.
It brought heavy rain and strong winds, forcing over 700,000 people to evacuate in Guangdong province.
The typhoon caused flight cancellations and suspensions of train services.
Authorities issued the highest typhoon warning and opened shelters in Hong Kong.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and pose a high risk of disasters.
Scientists warn that extreme weather events like this are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, China, early Sunday.
Over 700,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province.
The typhoon caused flight cancellations and suspensions of train services.
Authorities issued the highest typhoon warning and opened shelters in Hong Kong.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and pose a high risk of disasters.
- Who
- Authorities in Guangdong province and Hong Kong
- What
- Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China
- When
- Early Sunday
- Where
- Guangdong province, China
- Why
- To ensure safety and mitigate potential disasters
Government Response
Public Impact
Evacuation Efforts
Government Response
Authorities evacuated over 700,000 people in Guangdong province to ensure safety.
Public Impact
Evacuations disrupted daily life and business operations.
Transportation Disruptions
Government Response
Suspension of train services and flight cancellations were necessary precautions.
Public Impact
Cancellations and suspensions caused significant inconvenience for travelers.
- Typhoon Name
- Noul
- Landfall Location
- Huidong County, Guangdong province, China
- Evacuated People
- Over 700,000
- Maximum Sustained Winds
- 151-173 km/h (94-107 mph)
- Typhoon Warning Level
- Red (highest level)
- Affected Cities
- Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shantou, Hong Kong
- Flight Cancellations
- 410 flights cancelled, 150 high-speed train services cancelled
Sources
Torrential rain, flooding risks in Southern China after Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul Nears China, Red Alert Issued Amid Severe Weather Threat
Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, over 340,000 evacuated and 410 flights cancelled
Strong Winds and Rain Lash China After Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall
China activates flood-control emergency as Typhoon Noul set to hit coast
China activates flood-control emergency as Typhoon Noul set to hit coast
Typhoon Noul Threatens China: 340,000 Evacuated as Storm Nears Coast
Southern China drenched as Typhoon Noul makes landfall