- On Sunday, over 715,000 people were forced from their homes in China due to Typhoon Noul.
- At Hong Kong airport, 350 flights were cancelled, with expectations to handle 675 flights on the same day.
- Over 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were also cancelled on Sunday.
- The T8 signal was lowered to T3 as gale force winds persisted offshore.
- On Saturday, Typhoon Noul passed south of Taiwan, bringing rainfall to parts of the island.
- The Observatory reported that Noul was moving into inland Guangdong, weakening, but gale force southwesterly winds were still affecting parts of Hong Kong offshore.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China early Sunday, prompting the evacuation of over 715,000 residents in Guangdong province. The storm, classified as the strongest of the year, brought maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h (68 mph) and heavy rainfall, affecting both mainland China and Hong Kong.5
According to state media, Noul made landfall at approximately 3:50 am along the Huidong county coast in Huizhou. The Hong Kong Airport Authority reported the cancellation of 350 flights on Sunday, with expectations for most to resume in the afternoon. Additionally, over 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were also cancelled.23
The Hong Kong Observatory noted that while Noul is moving inland and weakening, gale-force winds continue to impact the region. Yeung Tat-wing, director of service delivery at the airport, stated, “Most flights will resume in the afternoon.”
In Hong Kong, at least nine people were reported injured during the typhoon, and there were incidents of structural damage, including a scaffolding collapse on a high-rise building. The storm has also caused significant disruption in Guangdong, with reports of uprooted trees and cancelled train services.
As Noul moves away from the region, the China National Meteorological Center has warned of continued heavy rain and strong winds in southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces.
“The Hong Kong Airport Authority said 350 of 675 scheduled flights were cancelled, with most set to resume in the afternoon. Additionally, over 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were suspended, and the Observatory warned that gale force winds still affect parts of the city offshore and on high ground.”
South China Morning Post
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