Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated
Summary
Typhoon Noul hit southern China, including Hong Kong, causing strong winds and heavy rain. Authorities evacuated more than 700,000 people in Guangdong province to keep them safe from the storm.Key Facts
- Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday morning in Huidong county, Guangdong province.
- It brought winds of up to 110 km/h (68 mph) and heavy rainfall.
- Over 715,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province by Sunday.
- More than 340,000 people had been evacuated on Saturday before the typhoon struck.
- The typhoon caused around 350 flight cancellations at Hong Kong airport.
- At least nine people were injured in Hong Kong during the storm.
- A large scaffolding fell from a high-rise building in Hong Kong, but no injuries were reported.
- Noul was the strongest typhoon to hit China so far in 2024, following previous storms Bavi and Maysak.
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