Beijing, China – Chinese authorities evacuated over 20,000 people from vulnerable areas in the country’s southern region and suspended railway and transport services as Typhoon Noul approached with torrential rain and fierce winds, amid wide-ranging precautionary measures to curb its impact on residents and infrastructure.
This massive mobilization comes as official alert levels peak to handle severe weather conditions.
Wide Alert and Orange Warning Before Typhoon Arrival
The China Meteorological Administration forecasted that the typhoon would strike coastal areas stretching from Hong Kong to Guangdong province, accompanied by fierce winds ranging between 35 and 42 meters per second upon landfall.
Authorities maintained the orange typhoon alert—the second-highest warning level—cautioning against heavy rainfall and severe winds in Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
Mass Evacuations and Transport Suspensions
Preventive measures included evacuating over 20,000 people in Guangdong province, alongside suspending certain train services ahead of a total halt as the storm intensifies.
In aviation, Cathay Pacific announced the cancellation of all flights from Hong Kong International Airport, while Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport confirmed airlines would adjust schedules based on weather developments.
Institutional Readiness Amid Fears of Repeated Losses
Guangdong authorities raised the emergency response level for floods and typhoons to level three, alongside issuing level four flood warnings in Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.
These intensive preparations come weeks after harsh weather conditions hit the country, fueling mounting concerns over climate change impacts and increasingly severe storms.
