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Typhoon Noul passes close to Hong Kong, causing minor damage and disruptions

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Typhoon Noul, the third closest to Hong Kong since 2000, passed within 80km of the city, triggering a No. 9 signal. Despite strong winds, the storm caused only minor damage. Noul made landfall near Huizhou, Guangdong, becoming the first typhoon to hit the province this year, leading to significant disruptions including flight and high-speed rail cancellations. AI

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Typhoon Noul passes close to Hong Kong, causing minor damage and disruptions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Noul, third-closest typhoon to Hong Kong since 2000, causes minor damage to city

    Typhoon Noul, which triggered a No 9 signal on Sunday, made the third-closest approach to Hong Kong by a major storm this century, but it caused relatively minor damage in the city despite violent winds rattling buildings throughout the night. It was the first No 9 signal issued …

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