Noul Typhoon Hits Guangdong; HK Signals Eased

Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong early Sunday as the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, triggering mass evacuations and widespread disruption. Authorities reported tens of thousands of flights and train services canceled and warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds across multiple provinces, with Guangdong relocating hundreds of thousands of residents. In Hong Kong, injuries were recorded, thousands of trees fallen, flights and trains suspended, and the city moved from Signal No. 9 to No. 8 as winds weakened. Airlines in Singapore and Hong Kong canceled dozens of weekend flights to and from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and nearby cities amid ongoing disruptions at regional airports. Forecasters warned rainfall could persist for days with the potential for extreme downpours and flash floods extending into central and eastern China. As Noul weakens inland, emergency measures and weather alerts continue across the region, reflecting the storm’s wide and sustained impact.