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Typhoon Noul Brings Chaos to Southern China
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Typhoon Noul Brings Chaos to Southern China
Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province on Sunday morning.
It was the strongest storm to hit China so far this year.
This massive storm forced more than 715,000 people to flee their homes.
It also cancelled about 350 flights in nearby Hong Kong.
This extreme weather is part of a dangerous pattern across Asia.
Scientists explain that burning fossil fuels makes our atmosphere warmer.
Because warm air holds more moisture, the rain falls much harder.
In Guangdong, the storm uprooted trees and stopped all train services.
At least nine people were injured in Hong Kong during the storm.
So, what does the future look like for the region?
Forecasters warn that northern China will receive 20% to 50% more rain.
On top of that, United Nations scientists predict that
rising temperatures will increase flood threats in Asian monsoon regions.
They also warn that warmer weather will melt Himalayan glaciers.
Quiz 🧠
Q1. Does warmer air hold more water than cold air?
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✅ Yes
Warm air can hold more moisture, which leads to heavier rainfall during storms.
Q2. What does 'flee' mean in 'flee their homes'?
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✅ run away from
To flee means to quickly leave or run away from a dangerous place.
Q3. Why do airports cancel flights during a powerful storm?
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✅ To keep passengers safe
Strong winds and heavy rain make flying dangerous, so flights are cancelled for safety.
Dialogue 🎧
Alex: Did you read about Typhoon Noul? The news reports look so dramatic and scary.
Emma: I did. It made landfall in Guangdong province on Sunday morning with heavy rain.
Alex: That is in southern China, right? Do we know how strong it was?
Emma: It was the strongest storm to hit China so far this year.
Alex: Oh wow, that is terrifying. Were people able to evacuate in time?
Emma: Yes, but this massive storm forced more than 715,000 people to flee.
Alex: Over seven hundred thousand? That is an incredibly massive evacuation for one province.
Emma: It is. The storm also uprooted trees and stopped all train services there.
Alex: That sounds like complete chaos. Did it affect nearby areas like Hong Kong?
Emma: It did. The airport authority there had to cancel about 350 flights.
Alex: What a total nightmare for travellers! Did anyone get hurt in the city?
Emma: Thankfully no deaths were reported, but at least nine people were injured.
Alex: This extreme weather across Asia is honestly getting very hard to ignore.
Emma: Absolutely. Scientists explain that burning fossil fuels makes our atmosphere much warmer.
Alex: Right, and because warm air holds more moisture, the rain falls much harder.
Emma: Exactly. It is creating a highly dangerous pattern of floods across the region.
Alex: It feels like the weather is just breaking records every single year now.
Emma: It is. Forecasters warn that northern China will receive 20% to 50% more rain.
Alex: That is a crazy amount of extra water! What about other areas?
Emma: UN scientists predict rising temperatures will increase flood threats in Asian monsoon regions.
Alex: Monsoon regions are already so vulnerable. Is there any more bad news?
Emma: Unfortunately, yes. Warmer weather will also melt those critical Himalayan glaciers.