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Large wedge tornado strikes the Huanggang–Ezhou area in China’s Hubei Province, causing extensive damage
A large wedge tornado struck the Huanggang–Ezhou area of Hubei Province, China, on July 6, 2026, during severe thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Typhoon Maysak. Numerous videos and photographs shared on Chinese social media appear to show a large condensation funnel moving through urban areas, while unconfirmed reports claim widespread damage, at least two fatalities, and hundreds of injuries. Source
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The West Australian
· Jul 7, 2026
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.
BNO News
· Jul 7, 2026
Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China
A tornado tore through a city in central China, killing at least 4 people, leaving 1 person missing and injuring more than 170 others, according to local officials. The tornado struck Huangzhou District in Huanggang, a city in Hubei province about 50 miles east of Wuhan, as violent storms moved through the area on Monday [] The post Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China appeared first on BNO News.
The Watchers
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Historically rare’ tornado strikes Huanggang, causing extensive urban damage in Hubei Province, China
A rare tornado struck the urban area of Huanggang, Hubei Province, between 20:10--20:30 LT on July 6, 2026, causing widespread destruction across residential neighborhoods, industrial facilities, and logistics parks. Huanggang's on-site command headquarters said the tornado produced winds exceeding Force 15 on the Chinese wind scale during what it described as a historically rare event for the city. Still preliminary numbers mention up to 12 fatalities and hundreds injured. Source
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
CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
A tornado tore through this Chinese city
A tornado has torn through Ezhou City in China's Hubei province, with state media saying that at least 11 people were killed. In nearby Huanggang, video shows high winds sweeping debris through the streets.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
13 cedera, gempa bumi 5.5 skala Richter landa Sichuan
BEIJING: Sekurang-kurangnya 13 cedera selepas gempa bumi berukuran 5.5 skala Richter menggegarkan daerah Gaoxian di bandar Yibin, wilayah Sichuan, lewat malam tadi, menurut pihak berkuasa tempatan. Menurut Pusat Rangkaian Gempa Bumi China, gempa itu berlaku pada kedalaman enam kilometer. Ibu pejabat bantuan gempa bumi Yibin segera mengaktifkan tindak balas kecemasan Tahap III sejurus selepas kejadian. ... Read more The post 13 cedera, gempa bumi 5.5 skala Richter landa Sichuan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Large wedge tornado strikes the Huanggang–Ezhou area in China’s Hubei Province, causing extensive damage": The West Australian — China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore. BNO News — Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China. The Watchers — ‘Historically rare’ tornado strikes Huanggang, causing extensive urban damage in Hubei Province, China. Al Arabiya English — Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China. CNN — A tornado tore through this Chinese city. Utusan Malaysia — 13 cedera, gempa bumi 5.5 skala Richter landa Sichuan