On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Typhoon Noul made landfall in Huidong County, southern China. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong province, a major center for manufacturing and trade. Wind speeds reached 145 kilometers per hour (90 miles per hour) in Hong Kong. This was the first typhoon to directly hit Guangdong this year, and the third to strike Chinese territory in a month. It was stronger than previous storms like Maysak and Bavi.
Authorities took safety measures before the typhoon arrived. Many people were moved from their homes in Guangdong. In cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai, emergency plans were put in place. Schools, businesses, and public transport were stopped. Travel was severely affected, with all trains in Guangdong suspended and hundreds of flights canceled in Hong Kong. Around 350 flights were canceled in Hong Kong on Sunday alone.
The storm caused damage and injuries. In Hong Kong, part of a building's framework fell, and at least 21 people were injured. Public medical facilities treated two people for storm-related problems. The meteorological service issued a high-level warning.
Before reaching China, Typhoon Noul caused flooding and three deaths in the Philippines. It also brought heavy rain to southern Taiwan. In China, the National Meteorological Center issued orange and red alerts. The China Meteorological Administration also raised its emergency status. The national government provided 100 million yuan (about $14.8 million) to help rebuild damaged areas. Forecasters warned that the storm would continue moving west, bringing more rain and wind to inland areas, potentially causing floods and landslides.