Ankara: Typhoon Noul, the strongest typhoon to impact China this year, made its landfall in the city of Huizhou in southern Guangdong province. The powerful storm brought with it intense winds and heavy rainfall, necessitating the evacuation of over 700,000 individuals, as reported by the state-run Global Times newspaper.

According to Anadolu Agency, the typhoon also led to the grounding of more than 1,000 flights across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. In response to the disaster, the government has allocated 100 million yuan ($14.79 million) for recovery efforts post-typhoon. The National Meteorological Centre had issued its first red typhoon warning of the year, which is the highest alert in their four-tier warning system, on Saturday evening.

In addition to the flight cancellations, over 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were also halted on Sunday. Typhoon Noul, identified as the 12th tropical cyclone of the year, is noted as the first and most powerful typhoon to make landfall in Guangdong in 2026. The storm is anticipated to move inland, affecting provinces such as Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei with strong winds and significant rainfall.

The National Meteorological Center has forecasted heavy to torrential rain over the next 24 hours across much of Guangdong, southern Fujian, central and southern Jiangxi, southeastern Hunan, and southeastern Taiwan. As of Sunday, Guangdong has evacuated 715,351 people, with authorities enforcing full or partial "five suspensions" measures. These measures include halting classes, work, production, transport, and business activities in 12 cities.