Typhoon Noul Weakens After Making Landfall in Southern China, Bringing Heavy Rain and Flooding

After making landfall in southern China, Typhoon Noul has weakened to a tropical storm, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The storm made landfall on Sunday, causing widespread disruption and flooding in the coastal areas of Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

According to the official Xinhua News Agency, more than 801,000 people had been relocated for safety in the Guangdong province as of Sunday. The Chinese weather authorities had expected parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces to experience heavy rain, and the situation has indeed turned out to be worse than anticipated.

As the tropical storm moves inland, the city’s airport authority in Hong Kong has canceled around 350 flights, stranding about 2,000 passengers at the airport over the weekend. At least 21 people were injured across the city during the typhoon period, according to Hong Kong authorities.

China’s Ministry of Water Resources Upgrades Flood-Control Emergency Response

China’s Ministry of Water Resources has upgraded its flood-control emergency response, including for Guangdong province, over high risks of mountain floods, Xinhua reported. This decision has been taken to mitigate the risk of flooding and ensure the safety of people living in the affected areas.

The National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 100 million yuan ($14.8 million) to support recovery efforts in the typhoon-hit Guangdong province. This financial assistance will go a long way in helping the affected communities to rebuild and recover from the devastation caused by the storm.

Noul is the Third Typhoon to Hit China and Make Landfall Within a Month

Noul is the third typhoon to hit China and make landfall within a month, after Bavi and Maysak. Chinese state media said Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, causing widespread disruption and damage to the region.

Earlier, in the Philippines, at least three people died and many others were displaced due to flooding and rain as Noul moved across the country, the government’s disaster-response agency said. Noul also brought heavy rain to some parts of Taiwan as it passed south of the island without making landfall.

The international community is closely monitoring the situation, and various organizations are providing assistance to the affected communities. The situation is being closely watched, and the international community is ready to provide support as needed.