Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday in southern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong province and neighboring Hong Kong. According to multiple reports, the typhoon prompted the evacuation of over 715,000 people in Guangdong as authorities declared a high alert for flash floods.
Key Takeaways
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China early Sunday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, canceling flights and disrupting transport services.
- Typhoon Noul forced over 715,000 evacuations in Guangdong province
- More than 350 flights canceled at Hong Kong International Airport
- At least nine people injured across the city during the typhoon period
- The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to nearby provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evacuation Numbers | 1 Difference | The Guardian and Al Jazeera report over 715,000 evacuations in Guangdong province, while Reuters and CBS News state more than 340,000 people were relocated. | ▼ |
| Flight Cancellations | 1 Difference | The Guardian and Al Jazeera report about 350 flights were cancelled at Hong Kong International Airport, while Reuters states 49 flights were canceled by Saturday afternoon with more expected on Sunday. | ▼ |
| Wind Speed | Broad Agreement | >110 km/h winds near the center of Noul. | |
| Rail Services | Broad Agreement | >Train services in Guangdong province were canceled for Sunday. | |
| Injured People | Broad Agreement | >9 people injured across the city during the typhoon period. | |
| Landfall Time | Broad Agreement | >Noul made landfall around 3:50 am local time on Sunday. |
Evacuation Numbers
▼The Guardian and Al Jazeera report over 715,000 evacuations in Guangdong province, while Reuters and CBS News state more than 340,000 people were relocated.
Flight Cancellations
▼The Guardian and Al Jazeera report about 350 flights were cancelled at Hong Kong International Airport, while Reuters states 49 flights were canceled by Saturday afternoon with more expected on Sunday.
Wind Speed
Broad Agreement>110 km/h winds near the center of Noul.
Rail Services
Broad Agreement>Train services in Guangdong province were canceled for Sunday.
Injured People
Broad Agreement>9 people injured across the city during the typhoon period.
Landfall Time
Broad Agreement>Noul made landfall around 3:50 am local time on Sunday.
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The storm, which is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, caused significant disruptions. Over 350 flights were canceled at Hong Kong International Airport, and train services across Guangdong province were suspended. The National Meteorological Centre forecasted heavy to torrential rains across much of southern China for two days.
Hong Kong's Observatory reported that Noul had maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h near its center as it moved inland and weakened progressively. At least nine people were injured across the city during the typhoon period, according to authorities. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to nearby provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan until Tuesday.
As Noul approached Hong Kong, parts of a large scaffolding on a high-rise building collapsed on Saturday afternoon, though initial reports indicated there were no injuries. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration noted that the typhoon was bringing rainfall to parts of southern and eastern Taiwan but moving away from the island by Saturday.
Earlier this month, Typhoon Bavi brought strong winds and rain to eastern China, leading to the evacuation of more than 2 million people. Noul is the third typhoon to hit China in July, following Maysak which made landfall on July 3.
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