Southern China is ramping up storm precautions as Typhoon Noul approaches, with public transport suspended in parts of the region and officials warning of worsening weather. The focus is on reducing travel and limiting exposure as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to disrupt daily life.

According to the reports, more than 340,000 people have been evacuated across south China. Flights have also been canceled as authorities and transport operators move to lower the risks tied to the incoming storm.

Weather concerns are centered on intense rainfall as Noul edges closer. Hong Kong has issued a typhoon warning as well, showing that concern extends beyond the mainland and across the broader south China coast.

The combination of evacuations, transport shutdowns and flight cancellations points to a broad emergency response before the storm’s closest approach. For residents and travelers in southern China, Typhoon Noul is already causing major disruption even before the worst conditions arrive.