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Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China
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Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China

Two tornadoes struck central China's Hubei province, causing significant damage and resulting in at least 11 deaths, according to state media reports. Winds reached up to 149 km/h, overturning vehicles and tearing roofs off buildings. The tornadoes occurred in the cities of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning. Experts noted that tornadoes are extremely rare in Hubei, with the last recorded incident in May 2021. The event highlights increasing exposure to extreme weather events linked to climate change, contributing to annual economic losses exceeding tens of billions of dollars. Rescue operations are ongoing, with at least one person still missing. State broadcaster CCTV provided footage of the destruction, including a severely damaged truck and a wrecked car. The National Meteorological Centre issued warnings for additional heavy rainfall in several regions, including the typhoon-affected Guangxi area. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for urgent flood rescue efforts. Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan, expected to bring heavy rain and prompting military readiness.

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Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China

Two tornadoes struck central China's Hubei province, causing significant damage and resulting in at least 11 deaths, according to state media reports. Winds reached up to 149 km/h, overturning vehicles and tearing roofs off buildings. The tornadoes occurred in the cities of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning. Experts noted that tornadoes are extremely rare in Hubei, with the last recorded incident in May 2021. The event highlights increasing exposure to extreme weather events linked to climate change, contributing to annual economic losses exceeding tens of billions of dollars. Rescue operations are ongoing, with at least one person still missing. State broadcaster CCTV provided footage of the destruction, including a severely damaged truck and a wrecked car. The National Meteorological Centre issued warnings for additional heavy rainfall in several regions, including the typhoon-affected Guangxi area. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for urgent flood rescue efforts. Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan, expected to bring heavy rain and prompting military readiness.

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