typhoon noul

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Typhoon Noul is approaching South China, prompting evacuations and causing flight cancellations and safety concerns.

Typhoon Noul is expected to make landfall along China's Guangdong coast, triggering an orange alert and the evacuation of around 20,000 people. The approaching storm has led to the collapse of high-rise scaffolding in Hong Kong and cancellations of hundreds of flights, including routes to Singapore. South China is bracing for disruptions as 36 airports face potential closures or delays.