Typhoon Noul hits Hong Kong: Scaffolding collapse, flight cancellations

Fri Sep 11 2026 19:20:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Typhoon Noul hits southern China, rips scaffolding from a Hong Kong building and forces about 360 flight cancellations – no injuries reported.

Typhoon Noul, the strongest landfall in China this year, struck southern China with intense wind and rain, devastating Hong Kong’s skyline. Scaffolding on Cheung Sha Wan Road collapsed amid the storm, prompting police to receive multiple emergency calls, though no one was hurt. The Hong Kong airport canceled around 360 passenger flights in a precautionary move. Local authorities urge residents to secure loose structures as the typhoon continues to batter the region. The event underscores the city’s ongoing vulnerability to severe weather.

Typhoon Noul hits Hong Kong: Scaffolding collapse, flight cancellations

The powerful Typhoon Noul struck southern China on Sunday morning, unleashing gale‑force winds and heavy rain that disrupted city infrastructure and the aviation sector in Hong Kong.

Multiple calls reached police after a multi‑storey scaffolding on Cheung Sha Wan Road collapsed under the roaring winds. Authorities said the collapse happened at around 18:30 local time. No injuries were reported, and rescue crews are on standby for any further incidents.

Hong Kong International Airport had to suspend nearly 360 passenger flights during the peak of the typhoon, a measure taken following advisories from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. The cancellations were aimed at safeguarding passengers amidst the unstable weather.

State news agencies confirmed that Noul is the strongest typhoon to have made landfall in China this year, marking a significant weather event for the region.

The local government has urged residents to stay indoors and to secure loose structures while the typhoon continues to affect parts of southern China. Emergency services remain on high alert in anticipation of further developments.