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South China evacuates over 340,000 and cancels flights as region braces for Typhoon Noul
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Typhoon Noul is impacting southern China, including Hong Kong, with strong winds and heavy rain, leading to the evacuation of over 340,000 people in Guangdong province and cancellation of dozens of flights.
- The storm, with sustained winds of 90 mph, is expected to make landfall Sunday morning near Huizhou and Shanwei, bringing severe weather to southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces.
- Mainland China issued its highest red typhoon alert, while Hong Kong raised its storm signal to No. 8, prompting disruptions such as train cancellations and flight delays.
- A large scaffolding collapse occurred on a high-rise building in Hong Kong amid the storm, but no injuries have been reported.
- Taiwan is experiencing rainfall from Noul as the typhoon moves away south of the island.
