Typhoon Noul, the 12th typhoon of the year, is forecast to hit the coast of southern China between Hong Kong and Lufeng in Guangdong province. The National Meteorological Centre warned that Guangdong, and the nearby provinces of Fujian, Jiangxi and Hunan, would be directly affected by Noul.
More than 20,000 people were relocated in areas across Guangdong by Friday evening. Guangdong began suspending rail services on Saturday, with high-speed and regular trains expected to halt on Sunday. Airline Cathay Pacific said it has cancelled flights between 1:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday from Hong Kong International Airport.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge has suspended operation on Saturday and Sunday. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the region, and people are urged to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel.
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