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Typhoon ‘Nol’ hits China with a speed of 145 km/h: 3.5 lakh people rescued, many flights canceled
Sandy Verma | July 26, 2026 4:24 PM CST

The calamity of nature sometimes assumes such a terrifying form that human life becomes chaotic. News of a major typhoon has recently emerged from China, which has caused great devastation. A devastating typhoon named ‘Noll’ hit the coast of South China with winds of 145 km per hour. The storm has caused havoc in China’s Guangdong province and a high alert has been declared by the administration.

 

 

Rescue of more than three and a half lakh people to a safe place

Protecting people’s lives is the biggest challenge during any natural calamity. Considering the severity of the typhoon, the Chinese government immediately undertook large-scale relief and rescue operations. According to government reports, more than 3,40,000 citizens from Guangdong province were evacuated to safer places to avoid possible danger. Due to the vigilance of the system, major casualties have been avoided, but there is still an atmosphere of fear among the people.

 

 

Train services and over 150 flights cancelled

The direct impact of this terrible storm has also been seen on the transport system of the country. Normal life has come to a complete standstill due to high winds and torrential rains. All train services scheduled for Sunday have been completely canceled due to security reasons. In addition, a total of more than 150 flights were also canceled during Saturday and Sunday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, according to information provided on the Hong Kong Airport website.

 

 

Heavy rain warning for areas including Taiwan

The impact of this typhoon is not only limited to the Chinese coast, but also threatens other surrounding areas. Taiwan’s Central Meteorological Administration said Typhoon Nol is also causing heavy rain in parts of southern and eastern Taiwan. According to the Meteorological Department, although the typhoon is now gradually weakening, there is still a risk of rain with strong winds in some parts of southern China.


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