Typhoon Noul Impacts Southern China With High Winds and Rain

On July 25, 2026, Typhoon Noul brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern China, affecting regions including Hong Kong. This severe weather led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province. Authorities remained on high alert, and numerous flights were canceled.

The Hong Kong Observatory reported that Noul intensified, reaching maximum sustained winds of 90 mph near its center. It moved across the South China Sea, nearing the Guangdong coast. Forecasts suggested potential landfall around the cities of Huizhou and Shanwei by Sunday morning. With landfall imminent, the region expected intense winds and heavy showers.

The National Meteorological Center of China predicted heavy rain and strong winds for southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces throughout the weekend. By Saturday afternoon, over 340,000 people had been evacuated from Guangdong. Train services across the province were halted for Sunday.

Hong Kong faced significant travel disruptions, with more than 150 flights canceled for the weekend. Authorities issued a red typhoon alert in mainland China, the highest warning level, while Hong Kong’s observatory issued the No. 8 storm signal, the third-highest alert.

The storm’s approach led to a partial collapse of scaffolding on a high-rise in Hong Kong. Fortunately, initial reports indicated no injuries. Meanwhile, Taiwan experienced rainfall in its southern and eastern regions as winds shifted over waters south of the island.

Earlier in July, Typhoon Bavi and Typhoon Maysak similarly affected southern China. Bavi caused the evacuation of over 2 million people upon making landfall on July 11, while Maysak reached land on July 3.