Typhoon Noul made landfall in China early Sunday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the southern coast. State media reported that the typhoon, the strongest to strike the country so far in 2026, crossed over land near the town of Pinghai in Guangdong Province, about 80 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong. Maximum sustained winds near the eye of the storm at landfall were 162 kilometers per hour.
Impact and Evacuations
Authorities had evacuated more than 340,000 people in response to severe weather forecasts for Noul. Work and rail services were suspended, and major flight disruptions continued throughout Sunday morning. At least 350 passenger flights departing and arriving from Hong Kong were canceled. The Hong Kong government reported over 100 incidents of fallen trees and nine injuries.
Forecast and Continuing Effects
The Hong Kong Observatory noted that Noul is moving steadily inland and weakening but still causing gales in many areas, with occasional storm force winds over high ground. Precipitation from the typhoon is expected to last through Tuesday, affecting provinces as far north as Henan and Shandong. Guangdong Province elevated its disaster relief emergency response to the third-highest level.
