26.07.2026 19:12
Typhoon Noul, which has swept through China, brought life to a standstill. The massive storm wreaked havoc as it made landfall in Guangdong province, leading to the suspension of train services and cancellation of flights. Over 715,000 people were evacuated from dangerous areas, and the emergency level was raised after the disaster, while authorities warned the public to stay indoors against floods, landslides, and inundations.
Typhoon Noul, which made landfall in China's southern Guangdong province, brought life to a standstill. Due to winds reaching hundreds of kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall, over 715,000 people were evacuated to safe zones, and major disruptions occurred in air and railway transportation.
CAME FROM OVER THE PACIFIC
According to reports in the Chinese press, Typhoon Noul, which strengthened over the Pacific and approached the coast, made landfall in the Huidong region of Guangdong province. Due to the adverse weather conditions and severe storms brought by the typhoon, numerous train services in the region were suspended, and flights at airports experienced delays and cancellations.
EMERGENCY LEVEL RAISED
Authorities announced that the emergency response level was raised to a higher tier in response to the increasing threat of the cyclone. To prevent potential loss of life, over 715,000 people living in risky areas were evacuated in a rapid operation.
Authorities urged the local population to closely follow official warnings; they emphasized that people should not go outside unless necessary, and maximum precautions should be taken against risks of landslides, flash floods, river overflows, and waterlogging.
RAINS ADVANCING INLAND
In a statement from the China National Meteorological Center, it was reported that Typhoon Noul, which is expected to move inland after making landfall, will also cause severe winds and storms in the provinces of Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei. Meteorological experts warned that the storms and thundershowers will continue until July 28.