Typhoon Noul weakened to a tropical storm on July 26 after making landfall in southern China, but heavy rain, flooding and transport disruption continued across the region.\n\nChinese authorities said more than 801,000 people had been relocated in Guangdong province. The national water ministry raised its flood-control emergency response because of the risk of mountain floods, while forecasters warned of continued heavy rain in parts of Guangdong and Fujian.\n\nHong Kong airport authorities reported roughly 350 flight cancellations during the storm period and about 2,000 stranded passengers. Local authorities said at least 21 people were injured. The available official reports did not provide a complete regional damage estimate, and conditions remained changeable as the storm moved inland.\n\nSeparately, state media reported a deadly flash flood in Gansu province. That incident occurred far from Noul's landfall zone and should not be treated as part of the typhoon's confirmed toll without further official assessment.\n\nSource: Associated Press, citing Chinese and Hong Kong authorities — https://apnews.com/article/05f860066a9a75595c5bcc4df8356337\n\nSource: China Meteorological Administration — https://www.cma.gov.cn/en/
AsiaJuly 26, 2026
Typhoon Noul drives mass evacuations and transport disruption in southern China
More than 801,000 people were relocated in Guangdong as Noul moved inland, while Hong Kong authorities reported injuries and hundreds of flight cancellations.
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