Forecasters issued a red alert as the country’s strongest typhoon so far this year brought heavy rain to Guangdong and neighbouring provinces.

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