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China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore
Powerful winds have devastated parts of China's Hubei province and left at least 11 people dead, all while the country braces for monster Typhoon Ravi.
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China
Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 7, 2026
Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China
Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China
ABC News
· Jul 10, 2026
China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast
Sky News
· Jul 8, 2026
China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead
China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast.
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Related coverage for "China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore": Al Arabiya English — Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China. Reuters — Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China. Borneo Bulletin — Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China. ABC News — China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms. Sky News — China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead. KSAT San Antonio — China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms