Typhoon Noul weakened after making landfall in southern China on July 26, but heavy rain, transport disruption and flood risks continued across Guangdong, Hong Kong and nearby coastal areas.
More than 801,000 people had been relocated for safety in Guangdong, according to official figures cited by the Associated Press. The storm came ashore along the coast of Huidong county in Huizhou before moving inland, where forecasters expected it to weaken progressively.
Hong Kong lowered its No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal to the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 12:40 p.m. The city’s Hospital Authority said 21 people sought treatment at public hospitals for typhoon-related injuries. Government departments received 331 reports of fallen trees and eight reports of flooding, while 29 temporary shelters accommodated 246 people.
Air travel also took a heavy hit. Hong Kong International Airport said around 350 flights were canceled on Sunday, and about 2,000 passengers were stranded at the airport over the weekend, according to the AP. Airlines and airport operators were working to restore schedules as weather conditions improved.
The immediate danger did not end with weaker winds. China’s Ministry of Water Resources upgraded its flood-control emergency response for several provinces, including Guangdong, because saturated ground and continued rain can trigger flash floods and landslides after a tropical cyclone has moved inland.
Sources: Hong Kong Government News; Associated Press; Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Image: A pedestrian in Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul on July 26, 2026. Photograph by Tyrone Siu/Reuters, viewed via CNA; editorial news usage.
