Typhoon Noul made landfall along the Huidong county coast in the city of Huizhou in southern Guangdong province at approximately 3:50 a.m; Sunday, according to China’s national weather center. Xinhua News Agency reported that Noul was the strongest typhoon to hit China so far this year.

Evacuations and Weather Impact

More than 715. 000 people had been relocated for safety in Guangdong province by early Sunday, according to state-owned China National Radio — On Saturday, authorities said some 340,000 people were evacuated. China’s National Meteorological Centre expected parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces to experience heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend.

Many trees were seen uprooted in Huilai county, located on the coast of Guangdong province, state broadcaster CCTV reported, but Typhoon Noul brought maximum sustained winds of 110 kph (68 mph) near its center as it moved into inland Guangdong, according to Hong Kong’s Observatory. Train services in the province were canceled for Sunday, according to the China News Service.

Flight Cancellations and Injuries

Hong Kong’s airport authority said about 350 flights were canceled on Sunday due to the typhoon. At least nine people were injured across the city during the typhoon period, according to Hong Kong authorities. As Noul approached Hong Kong, parts of a large scaffolding on a high-rise building collapsed on Saturday afternoon, local police said, although initial reports indicated there were no injuries.

Typhoon Activity and Broader Impact

Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said Noul was bringing rainfall to parts of southern and eastern Taiwan. It was passing over waters south of Taiwan and moving away from the island Saturday. Earlier this month, Typhoon Bavi brought strong winds and rain to eastern China, leading to the evacuation of more than two million people. It made landfall on July 11. Another typhoon, Maysak, made landfall in southern China on July 3.