Typhoon Noul strikes southern China’s coastal regions

Footage released by local authorities on Tuesday showed the extensive damage left in the wake of Typhoon Noul as it swept across China’s southern coastal provinces. The storm, which made landfall late Monday with sustained winds near 150 km/h, triggered widespread flooding, toppled trees and damaged homes in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi. Satellite images and on‑the‑ground video captured inundated streets, collapsed roofs and power lines downed across several towns, while rescue teams moved through the affected areas to restore electricity and clear debris. The China Meteorological Administration reported that the typhoon brought rainfall totals exceeding 200 mm in some locations, prompting the evacuation of more than 30,000 residents to temporary shelters.

Government officials said the immediate priority is to assess structural damage and provide humanitarian assistance to those displaced. Emergency response units from the provincial fire and rescue services have been deployed to support local communities, and the Ministry of Emergency Management has pledged additional resources for reconstruction and flood‑control measures. While no fatalities have been confirmed so far, officials continue to monitor the situation as recovery efforts progress, emphasizing that full restoration of services may take several weeks.