Dozens of houses collapsed and over 400 people were forced to temporarily leave their homes
A tornado has struck cities and villages in eastern China, killing 10 people and seriously injuring many others, state media said today.
Violent tornado hits in the Nancai Town of Beijing, #China – Disaster_News pic.twitter.com/DJgoD0R3m0
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“On Tuesday afternoon, a strong tornado hit Suqian in Jiangsu province (east)…causing casualties and property damage in some areas,” state broadcaster CCTV said.
Massive damage report after Violent tornado hits in the Nancai Town of Beijing, China#Tornado #storm #Hurricane #typhoon #China #nancai #china #damage pic.twitter.com/vOW5Qft758
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Over 5,500 people were affected by this tornado and 137 houses collapsedaccording to “first statistics”, according to state media, while more than 400 people were forced to temporarily leave their homes.
power line explosions and debris everywhere as the Great Makhruti storm moved into Suqian, Jiangsu Province this afternoon.#الصين 🚨🌪️#china #tornado
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Terrible strong tornado hits in Suqian of Jiangsu Province, China (19.09.2023) – Disaster_News pic.twitter.com/ucBuJgB0VX
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This summer, China has recorded record rainfall and weeks of historically high temperatures.
Scientists say these extreme weather events are being intensified by climate change.
Source :Skai
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