Which typhoon previously struck southern Guangdong province as the strongest this year?

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Typhoon Noul Previously Struck Southern Guangdong Province as the Strongest Storm of the Year

Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern Guangdong province two weeks before Typhoon Dolphin, and was identified by authorities as the strongest storm to hit China that year. This event preceded the widespread disruptions caused by Typhoon Dolphin, which brought heavy rainfall and flight cancellations to eastern China.
Typhoon Noul's Impact on Guangdong

Prior to the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, Typhoon Noul had already impacted China's southern coast. It struck Guangdong province approximately two weeks before Dolphin, and official statements at the time designated it as the most powerful typhoon to have made landfall in the country during that year.
Typhoon Dolphin's Arrival and Disruptions

Typhoon Dolphin subsequently brought significant weather disturbances to eastern China. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued its least severe typhoon alert as the storm weakened after making two landfalls in Zhejiang province. Despite the weakening, the NMC cautioned that heavy rainfall would persist in parts of east and central China for the following day.
Infrastructure and Public Transport Affected

The severe weather associated with Typhoon Dolphin led to considerable disruption. Shanghai's primary passenger airports reported 943 flight cancellations. Public transportation in the financial hub, including many local trains, was also suspended. While Ningbo international airport in Zhejiang planned to resume operations, delays and cancellations were still anticipated due to the lingering effects of the typhoon. Hangzhou, the provincial capital, saw its subway services resume after some train operations were halted the previous day.
Broader Context of Extreme Weather Events

The recent typhoons are part of a pattern of extreme weather events affecting China. Beijing issued red alerts for heavy rain, warning of potential landslides and flooding. Typhoon Dolphin itself had triggered a top-level alert earlier, resulting in over 1,000 flight cancellations and tens of thousands of evacuations. This follows Typhoon Maysak from the previous month, which caused devastating floods in Guangxi, killing 39 people, and also resulted in fatalities and injuries in Hubei province due to thunderstorms and high winds.

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