China Prepares for Typhoon Noul, Evacuates Thousands and Grounds Flights
WHO:
CBS News - Over 340,000 people are being evacuated in southern China and Hong Kong.
WHAT:
ABC News - More than 801,000 people had been relocated for safety in Guangdong province as of Sunday.
ABC News - The city’s airport authority in Hong Kong reported around 350 flights were canceled Sunday, with about 2,000 passengers stranded at the airport over the weekend.
ABC News - At least 21 people were injured across Hong Kong during the typhoon period.
ABC News - China’s Ministry of Water Resources upgraded its flood-control emergency response due to high risks of mountain floods.
ABC News - China’s National Development and Reform Commission allocated 100 million yuan ($14.8 million) to support recovery efforts in Guangdong province.
AP News - Typhoon Noul made landfall along the coast of Huidong county of the city of Huizhou in the southern Guangdong province at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time on Sunday.
AP News - Hong Kong airport’s website showed more than 150 flights were canceled for Saturday and Sunday.
AP News - As Noul approached Hong Kong, parts of a large scaffolding on a high-rise building collapsed Saturday afternoon, with initial reports indicating there were no injuries.
Phys.org - Authorities have suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China.
CBS News - Flight cancellations have been announced in Hong Kong due to Typhoon Noul.
CBS News - Typhoon Noul is currently battering southern China and Hong Kong with strong winds and heavy rain.
ABC News - Typhoon Noul is expected to bring significant weather impacts over the weekend.
WHERE:
AP News - The affected area includes Huidong county in the city of Huizhou, Guangdong province.
CBS News - The affected regions include southern China and Hong Kong.
WHEN:
ABC News - Typhoon Noul is expected to impact the region over the weekend.
WHY:
ABC News - The flood-control emergency response was upgraded due to high risks of mountain floods in the region.
HOW:
AP News - Train services in Guangdong province were canceled for Sunday, according to the China News Service.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 09:35 UTC)
In Guangdong province, over 801,000 people have been relocated for safety as authorities respond to severe weather conditions. The city’s airport authority in Hong Kong reported the cancellation of around 350 flights, leaving about 2,000 passengers stranded over the weekend, while at least 21 individuals were injured during the typhoon. In light of the high risks of mountain floods, China’s Ministry of Water Resources has upgraded its flood-control emergency response, and the National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 100 million yuan, approximately $14.8 million, to support recovery efforts in the affected areas.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 01:26 UTC)
Typhoon Noul made landfall along the coast of Huidong county in the city of Huizhou, Guangdong province, at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time on Sunday. As the storm approached Hong Kong, more than 150 flights were canceled over the weekend, and train services in Guangdong province were also suspended. Additionally, parts of a large scaffolding on a high-rise building collapsed Saturday afternoon, but initial reports indicate that there were no injuries.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 19:21 UTC)
Authorities have suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China. In addition, flight cancellations have been announced in Hong Kong due to the impending storm. As the typhoon draws nearer, residents and travelers are urged to stay updated on the situation.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 18:12 UTC)
Typhoon Noul is currently battering southern China and Hong Kong with strong winds and heavy rain, prompting the evacuation of over 340,000 people in those areas. The storm is expected to bring significant weather impacts over the weekend, affecting the already vulnerable regions. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as residents prepare for the challenges ahead.