Typhoon Noul Impact
Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, evacuating 340,000 and canceling flights.
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Typhoon Noul slammed into southern China early Sunday, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the region, including Hong Kong. More than 340,000 people were evacuated from Guangdong province alone as the storm made landfall, according to Brandon Sun.
The storm forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, leaving travelers stranded across the region. Emergency crews were deployed throughout Guangdong as authorities scrambled to move residents out of the storm's path, Panow reported.
340,000 Evacuated as Noul Hits Guangdong Province
Chinese authorities ordered the mass evacuation of over 340,000 residents in Guangdong province before Noul made landfall on Sunday morning. Guangdong is one of China's most populous provinces, home to major cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Officials moved quickly to clear coastal and low-lying areas most at risk from flooding and high winds, according to KDH News.
Rescue teams and disaster response units were placed on high alert across the region. Authorities set up emergency shelters to house evacuated residents. The scale of the evacuation reflects how seriously officials took the storm's potential to cause widespread damage, Goshen News reported.
Hong Kong Battered by Wind and Rain
Hong Kong felt the full force of Typhoon Noul as the storm pushed strong winds and heavy rain across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory issued warnings as conditions deteriorated Sunday. Streets flooded and trees were downed in parts of the city, disrupting daily life for millions of residents, according to Panow.
The storm's arrival forced businesses and transit systems to adjust operations. Residents were urged to stay indoors and away from windows. Southern China's coast, including Hong Kong, is no stranger to typhoons, but Noul's rapid landfall gave little warning time, Oskaloosa noted.
Flight Cancellations Strand Travelers Across the Region
Airlines canceled a large number of flights in and out of airports across southern China as Typhoon Noul moved onshore. Airports in Guangdong province and Hong Kong were among the most affected. Passengers were left stranded or scrambling to rebook travel plans on short notice, according to Brandon Sun.
Authorities advised travelers to check with airlines before heading to airports. Rail and road travel was also disrupted in some areas as heavy rain reduced visibility and caused localized flooding. The full extent of travel disruptions was still being assessed as the storm moved inland, KDH News reported.
Southern China Braces for More Rain as Storm Moves Inland
After making landfall, Typhoon Noul continued to push heavy rainfall deeper into southern China. Flooding and landslides remained a serious concern in hilly and rural areas of Guangdong. Weather officials warned that even as wind speeds dropped, rainfall totals could still cause significant damage, according to Goshen News.
Emergency management teams stayed deployed across the province to respond to any new disasters. Residents were urged not to return to evacuated areas until officials gave the all-clear. Damage assessments were expected to begin once the storm fully passed, Oskaloosa reported.
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