Typhoon Hongxia · Full chronicle and history

On July 27, 2026, Typhoon Hongxia caused severe urban flooding in Puning, Chaoshan, and other areas in Guangdong, resulting in a serious disaster.

On July 27, 2026, affected by the outer circulation of Typhoon Hongxia, Lianping County in Heyuan and Haifeng County in Shanwei, Guangdong, were hit by sudden extremely heavy rainstorms that caused severe urban flooding; multiple townships, villages, schools and roads were inundated by floodwaters.

In the early hours of July 26, 2026, Typhoon Hongxia made landfall in Huizhou, Guangdong, with maximum sustained winds of force 14 at its center. Shenzhen experienced windy and rainy weather, with maximum wind speeds reaching force 14.

Affected by Typhoon Noul, a construction cradle used for exterior wall work on a high-rise building in Shenzhen, Guangdong, was trapped in mid-air with two workers inside.

After the wind disaster struck, relevant units of the Tainan City Government mobilized personnel to provide cross-district support, sending staff to the disaster areas most in need.