Typhoon Noul Hits Hong Kong, Causing Damage and Heavy Rains

WHO:

AP News - Chinese weather authorities, Hong Kong authorities, China’s Ministry of Water Resources, China’s National Development and Reform Commission, government’s disaster-response agency in the Philippines, Xinhua News Agency.

WHAT:

AP News - Typhoon Noul made landfall in China, causing it to weaken to a tropical storm as it moved inland.

AP News - More than 801,000 people were relocated for safety in Guangdong province.

AP News - Around 350 flights were canceled in Hong Kong, leaving about 2,000 passengers stranded at the airport.

AP News - At least 21 people were injured across Hong Kong during the typhoon period.

AP News - China’s National Development and Reform Commission allocated 100 million yuan ($14.8 million) for recovery efforts in Guangdong province.

AP News - At least three people died in the Philippines due to flooding and rain caused by Typhoon Noul.

AP News - At least 10 people died and 23 were injured in a flash flood in Gansu province, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall.

WHERE:

AP News - Typhoon Noul affected southern China, specifically Guangdong and Fujian provinces, and also impacted Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

AP News - The flash flood occurred in Weiyuan county, Gansu province, China.

WHEN:

AP News - Typhoon Noul made landfall on a Sunday, with reports of its impact occurring over the weekend.

WHY:

AP News - The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, leading to the need for evacuations and emergency responses.

HOW:

AP News - China’s Ministry of Water Resources upgraded its flood-control emergency response due to high risks of mountain floods.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 04:14 UTC)

Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, weakening to a tropical storm as it moved inland, prompting the evacuation of over 801,000 people in Guangdong province. The storm caused significant disruptions, with around 350 flights canceled in Hong Kong and at least 21 people injured, while tragic reports indicate that at least three people died in the Philippines and ten lost their lives in a flash flood in Gansu province. In response to the disaster, China’s National Development and Reform Commission allocated 100 million yuan, approximately $14.8 million, for recovery efforts in Guangdong province.