Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 340,000 evacuate, flights canceled

Typhoon Noul struck southern China early Sunday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to areas including Hong Kong. The storm, with winds reaching 90 mph, prompted the evacuation of over 340,000 people in Guangdong province and led to the cancellation of dozens of flights. As Noul moved inland, it began to weaken but continued to cause disruptions, including the collapse of scaffolding in Hong Kong. Train services were halted, and heavy rain was expected to affect parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian. The typhoon also brought rain to southern and eastern Taiwan as it passed nearby. This event follows recent typhoons Bavi and Maysak, which also impacted China earlier in the month. QUESTION: How might the increasing frequency of typhoons impact the infrastructure and daily life in regions like southern China and Hong Kong?