According to state media, the storm arrived at around 3:50 am local time, packing maximum sustained winds of 162 kilometers per hour near its eye. Authorities had already taken extensive precautions, evacuating over 340,000 people, suspending work and rail services, and canceling at least 350 passenger flights at Hong Kong's airport. The Hong Kong Observatory initially issued a T9 storm signal — the second-highest — before lowering it to T8 as the storm moved inland. Footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed debris-strewn roads, toppled structures like a basketball net, and heavy rain sweeping across coastal areas. The Hong Kong government reported more than 100 fallen trees and nine injuries. As Noul moved inland, it weakened progressively but continued to bring gale-force winds to parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storm-force gusts over high ground. The typhoon's influence was expected to extend well beyond the coast. CCTV reported that strong winds and rain would affect Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei provinces, and that precipitation could persist through Tuesday, reaching as far north as Henan and Shandong. In response to the storm's severity, Guangdong province raised its disaster relief emergency response to the third-highest level on Sunday morning. Overall, Typhoon Noul caused significant disruption across southern China, including mass evacuations, transportation shutdowns, and flight cancellations. While the storm was weakening as it moved inland, the risk of flooding and strong winds remained high for several central and northern provinces in the days ahead. (Bssnews)