Typhoon Noul nears Hong Kong and Guangdong, triggering mass evacuations, rail suspensions, flight cancellations and orange alert warnings across southern China.

Forecaster says hot, sunny weather up to 34 degrees on Friday, with winds strengthening and showers increasing on Saturday as Typhoon Noul nears.

Typhoon Noul is expected to bring winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the weekend.

Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain