What is Severe Tropical Storm Noul 2026?
Severe Tropical Storm Noul 2026 is a tropical cyclone that formed over the western North Pacific and is moving west-northwestward across the region. It is known locally as Kiyapo in the Philippines and Hongxia in China. As of 2000 hours local time on 24 July, it was located over the coastal waters of Calayan Island, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h near the centre and gustiness of up to 130 km/h. The storm made landfall over Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan, on 24 July afternoon. It is forecast to move over the West Philippine Sea until 25 July morning, then enter the northeastern South China Sea, where it will gradually intensify before making landfall in Guangdong.
When and where will it make landfall?
In the Philippines, Noul (Kiyapo) made landfall over Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan, on 24 July afternoon. It will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on 24 July night or by 25 July morning. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal 03 remains in effect across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. In China, Noul (Hongxia) is forecast to move west-northwestward at 25–30 km/h and strengthen into a Typhoon before making landfall along the coast between Zhuhai and Raoping in Guangdong between 25 July evening and 26 July morning. Strong gale-force winds and heavy rainfall are expected to impact coastal areas of Guangdong and Fujian until 25 July, with impacts extending inland across Guangdong, Jiangxi and Hunan through 28 July. In Taiwan, Noul will cross the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan, with closest approach likely on 25 July. A sea warning has been in effect since 23 July, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in Hualien, Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula on 25 July.
What are the key impacts?
Northern Luzon (Philippines), coastal Guangdong and Fujian (China), and southeastern Taiwan are likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, with elevated risk of flooding, landslides and coastal inundation. Air, maritime and road transport operations are likely to face disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations, ferry service suspensions, port restrictions and temporary road closures. Major road networks, especially in coastal areas and near river banks, are likely to be inundated, raising the risk of road connectivity interruption and delayed freight movement. Critical infrastructure disruptions such as power and telecommunication network outages are likely, particularly during heavy rainfall. In the Philippines, an elevated risk of extensive flooding and landslides remains until 25 July, especially near riverbanks and in low-lying areas across north Luzon. In China’s Guangdong and Fujian coast, authorities may implement evacuations and movement restrictions; in Shenzhen, advanced preparations have been initiated. In Taiwan, large waves and rough seas are expected along coastal areas from 24–26 July.
What should organisations and individuals do to prepare?
Avoid non-essential travel to north Luzon, coastal Guangdong and Fujian, and southeastern Taiwan. Maintain contingency plans for port, aviation and inland logistics schedules across all three countries through 28 July. Avoid flooded, debris-covered or landslide-prone roads. Residents, visitors and staff in coastal, low-lying or flood-prone areas should keep essential supplies ready, including water, food, medicines, flashlights and backup power. Monitor official websites of national meteorological agencies — PAGASA (Philippines), NMC (China) and the Central Weather Administration (Taiwan) — for storm-related updates and warnings. Monitor official channels of airports and airlines for flight cancellations and delays. For further details, contact Aatreya Bhat (Intel Manager – Datasurfr) at aatreya.bhat@mitkatadvisory.com. For business queries, contact Saishh Nagesh Kadam (Sr. Business Development Manager) at saishh.kadam@mitkatadvisory.com.
Frequently asked questions
When did Severe Tropical Storm Noul make landfall in the Philippines?
It made landfall over Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan, on 24 July 2026 afternoon.
Where will Noul make landfall in China?
It is forecast to make landfall along the coast between Zhuhai and Raoping in Guangdong between 25 July evening and 26 July morning.
What are the emergency contact numbers?
Philippines: 911; China: 119; Taiwan: 119.
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