Typhoon Noul kills 10 in southern China, over 7 lakh displaced

At least 10 people have been killed after Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, authorities said on Sunday. The storm slammed into the coast of Guangdong province, bringing violent winds and heavy rain that forced the evacuation of more than 715,000 people.

Emergency measures activated

Emergency relief operations are underway across the affected region. China's meteorological authorities had earlier issued the highest red alert as the typhoon churned towards the densely populated Pearl River Delta.

State media reported that the storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees and flooding streets in coastal cities. Local governments mobilised rescue teams and opened shelters for displaced residents.

Flight cancellations and travel disruption

The typhoon forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights at airports in southern China and neighbouring Hong Kong. Airlines grounded planes as a precaution, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Rail services in parts of Guangdong were also suspended. Ferry services across the region were halted, with authorities warning people to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas until the storm passes.

Residents return to damaged homes

Video footage from Chinese state broadcaster CGTN showed a resident returning to find his home destroyed after the typhoon passed. The clip highlighted the personal toll of the disaster, as families began assessing the damage.

Officials have not yet provided a full estimate of property losses. The death toll is expected to remain provisional as search and rescue teams continue to comb through affected areas.

The storm weakened as it moved inland, but forecasters warned of continued heavy rain and the risk of landslides in mountainous regions.

Typhoon Noul is the latest in a series of powerful storms to hit East Asia this season. Climate scientists have pointed to warmer ocean temperatures as a factor intensifying such weather events in the region.

Chinese authorities are now focused on relief and rehabilitation. The next priority will be restoring power and clean water supplies to hundreds of thousands of residents still without basic amenities.