The affected regions include Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi, spanning significant portions of eastern, central, and southern China. Authorities in Hong Kong have activated emergency protocols as Typhoon Noul approaches.
According to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post, more than 410 flights and 150 high-speed train services were cancelled, while the Home Affairs Department set up 28 shelters in preparation for the impending storm.
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In Beijing, the Ministry of Water Resources launched a Level-IV response due to heightened flood risk in these regions, which encompass major waterways such as the Pearl, Yangtze, and Huaihe, as reported by the state-run Xinhua news agency.
To prepare for possible flooding, the ministry has urged local water management authorities to vigilantly monitor weather conditions, issue timely alerts, and strategically utilize flood-control infrastructure.
Typhoon Noul, marking the 12th typhoon of the year, is predicted to make landfall between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. China’s flood-control emergency response system consists of four tiers, with Level I being the most critical.
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The ministry has dispatched five teams to some affected regions to offer on-the-ground support for flood management.
First Published: Jul 25, 2026 9:21 PM IST
