China Prepares for Typhoon Noul; Over 340,000 Evacuated

Southern China is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Noul, prompting the evacuation of over 340,000 residents. The approaching storm has led authorities to suspend work and halt rail services across affected regions. In Hong Kong, flight cancellations are in effect as the territory prepares for the typhoon's passage.

Meteorological agencies predict Typhoon Noul will make landfall on the coast between Shenzhen and Haifeng in Guangdong province early Sunday. Chinese meteorologists issued the highest Level IV warning on Saturday evening. Heavy rainfall is anticipated across Guangdong and neighboring provinces, including Hunan, Fujian, and Jiangxi, through Sunday evening.

As the typhoon moves inland, sustained wind speeds are expected to range between 151 and 173 kilometers per hour. The extensive evacuation of more than 340,000 people is concentrated in Guangdong province. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, 12 cities in the province have partially or fully suspended "classes, work, production, business operations, and transportation."

Further measures include the complete suspension of all railway operations in Guangdong province on Sunday, as reported by state television. The coordinated response aims to mitigate the potential damage and ensure the safety of residents in the path of the powerful storm.