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China Warns of Severe Floods as Cyclone Noul Approaches
24 Jul
Summary
- Tropical Cyclone Noul is forecast to make landfall in China this weekend.
- Localized areas could see rainfall totals reach up to 600mm.
- This storm occurs as China enters its peak flood control period.
China is bracing for significant rainfall and flood risks as Tropical Cyclone Noul, the third tropical storm this month, tracks towards its southern coastline. Noul is anticipated to intensify before making landfall over the weekend.
The tropical storm is expected to reach the coast between Zhuhai in Guangdong province and Zhangpu in Fujian province. Meteorologists project that localized areas in eastern Guangdong and southern Fujian could receive between 500 to 600mm of cumulative rainfall.
This weather event occurs as China enters its critical Qixia Bashang flood control window, from mid-July to mid-August. Experts have cautioned that extreme rainfall is expected to become more frequent and intense in the coming weeks, with northern China anticipating higher-than-usual precipitation.
