Southern China is bracing for Typhoon Noul, prompting widespread disruptions to travel and daily life. Train services in Shenzhen have been cancelled, and schools have been closed in preparation for the storm's arrival. Authorities have initiated evacuations of residents in vulnerable coastal areas as Noul tracks northwest across the South China Sea. The National Meteorological Centre issued an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest warning level, indicating a significant threat. The typhoon is expected to make landfall between Hong Kong and Huilai county in Guangdong province overnight, with sustained winds reaching up to 151km/h. Residents are being urged to take precautions and heed official warnings as the region prepares for potentially damaging conditions.