Chinese coastal regions brace for Typhoon Noul

China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the Typhoon Noul this month tracked closer to ​the country's southern coast. Authorities issued an orange alert for Typhoon Noul, activated a Level 4 emergency response in coastal provinces like Guangdong and Fujian.

Local winds are expected to strengthen gradually across southern coastal areas, with squally showers ​intensifying through Saturday. In Zhuhai, a coastal city to Hong Kong's west, all ferry services were set to be suspended on Saturday and Sunday.