Typhoon Noul passed near Hong Kong on Sunday, prompting the issuance of a No 9 storm signal. The event marked the first time a No 9 signal has been hoisted since the storm’s arrival, and the typhoon recorded the third-closest approach to the city by a major storm since 2000.
Despite the intensity of the system, which caused violent winds to rattle buildings throughout the night, the city sustained only minor damage. The storm’s proximity and the resulting signal level highlighted its significance as a notable weather event for the region this century.
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