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Typhoon Noul Triggers Scaffolding Collapse in Hong Kong

Heavy winds from Typhoon Noul ripped scaffolding off a Hong Kong building, yet no injuries were reported. Flights were canceled and the typhoon was the strongest to hit mainland China in 2026.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

Heavy winds from Typhoon Noul ripped multi‑storey scaffolding off a building along Cheung Sha Wan Road in Hong Kong on Saturday. Police said they received numerous emergency calls, but thankfully no injuries were reported.

The typhoon made landfall in southern China on Sunday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that forced the Hong Kong airport to cancel about 360 passenger flights. According to Chinese state media, Noul is the strongest typhoon to make landfall in China this year.

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