Southern China faces torrential rain, flood risk after Typhoon Noul hits land

Typhoon Noul made landfall in Huidong county, Guangdong province, at about 3:50 a.m. on July 26, 2026.

China issued its highest alert for flash floods in several provinces; over 700,000 people were relocated in Guangdong.

Heavy to torrential rain is expected across southern China for two days, affecting provinces including Jiangxi, Hunan, and Fujian.

Authorities urged attention to flood-prone areas such as mountain and river zones, building sites, valleys, and bridges.

Hong Kong downgraded its typhoon signal to No. 3 from No. 8; flights at Hong Kong airport gradually resumed from Sunday afternoon.