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Powerful tornado kills 11, injures more than 600 in China's Hubei province

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Powerful tornado kills 11, injures more than 600 in China's Hubei province

ALBAWABA- At least 11 people were killed and more than 600 others injured after a powerful tornado swept through parts of Hubei Province in central China on Wednesday, according to local authorities...

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BNO News

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· 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

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· 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

The West Australian

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· 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.

CNN

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· 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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead, over 330 injured

At least 11 people were killed and hundreds more injured after tornadoes hit a central province in China, state media reported on Tuesday. Several areas in the eastern Hubei province were battered by thunderstorms on Monday night and the severe weather was affecting 14,600 people, the official state news agency Xinhua reported. Over 330 people []...Click to read more

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China

Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China

Korea Times News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

Hi China

· Jul 7, 2026

Drone footage captures tornado devastation in Huanggang

Drone footage shows the aftermath of a powerful tornado in Huanggang City, central China's Hubei Province. With peak wind speeds exceeding Force 15, the tornado left widespread damage. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway. #Trending

RAPPLER

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· Jun 21, 2026

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nears typhoon category

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ribut ragut lapan nyawa di tengah China

BEIJING: Sekurang-kurangnya lapan maut selepas ribut petir melanda wilayah Hubei di tengah China, ketika pihak berkuasa mengeluarkan amaran mengenai hujan lebat yang dijangka melanda beberapa kawasan lain di negara itu. Menurut agensi berita Xinhua, angin kencang dengan kelajuan mencecah 149 kilometer sejam melanda bandar Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou dan Xianning dalam tempoh kira-kira empat jam pada ... Read more The post Ribut ragut lapan nyawa di tengah China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ABC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

More than 1 million evacuated Typhoon Bavi hits China

It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just over a week.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 28, 2026

Weather update: Heavy rain expected in Koshi province

Kathmandu, June 28: The monsoon winds are currently affecting the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, along with part...

Al Arabiya English

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· 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

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storms kill at least 8 in China as Typhoon Bavi looms

Storms kill at least 8 in China as Typhoon Bavi looms

Reuters

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· 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

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 7, 2026

Man Blown From 12th-Floor Apartment in Deadly Tornado Disaster

Xinhua News Agency / Xinhua News Agency/Getty ImagesA 30-year-old man was blown out of his 12th-floor apartment after a powerful tornado tore through central China, leaving him critically injured as the deadly storm devastated parts of Hubei province. The man, who was inside his home in the city of Huanggang, was swept away along with furniture, including a sofa and cabinets, when the tornado struck, according to local media reports. He was later rescued and taken to a hospital intensive care unit. The violent storm killed at least 11 people and injured more than 331 others after winds reached up to 160 mph, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged across Hubei, a major industrial region. Authorities said the extreme weather was linked to the combination of Typhoon Maysak and the region’s early-summer rainy season. Tornadoes are uncommon in Hubei province, with the region’s previous major tornado reported in May 2021.Read it at CNNRead more at The Daily Beast.

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Huge waves slam into windows as Typhoon Bavi hits China

A storm surge slammed against windows as Typhoon Bavi barreled into China's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain and huge waves to Zhejiang province late Saturday. Photo credit: CHINATOPIX Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Independent Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World :  11 Dead, 1 Missing After Thunderstorms, Gales Hit Central China's Hubei

WUHAN (China), July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities, reported Xinhua.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

China hit by second typhoon in a week, …Nearly 2 million people evacuated

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point roughly the width of France, first came ashore in the coastal city of The post China hit by second typhoon in a week, Nearly 2 million people evacuated appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Russia Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tornado rips through Russia’s Urals (VIDEOS)

A powerful tornado has battered Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region, destroying homes, cutting power and injuring residents Read Full Article at RT.com

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Death toll from China storms rises as hundreds injured

Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the central province of Hubei.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chilling visuals of violent tornado in China surface as storm, heavy rain kill 10

According to Chinese state media, a severe convective storm in the central province of Hubei killed eight people and left one person missing.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Windstorm kills seven, injures 53 in Jigawa

No fewer than seven people have been killed and 53 others injured following a devastating windstorm that swept across parts of Jigawa State. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Hannafi Yakubu Fagam, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday at his office in the State Secretariat, Dutse. Fagam said [] Windstorm kills seven, injures 53 in Jigawa

The Namibian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1 000km at its widest point – roughly the width of France – first came ashore in the coastal city [] The post Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China appeared first on The Namibian.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations

Authorities across eastern China have stepped up their emergency preparations and cancelled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, intensified overnight and barrelled towards the coast on Saturday. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizhou in Zhejiang province and Fuding in Fujian province in the early hours of Sunday, packing winds of up to 45 metres per second (148 feet per second), according to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC). In its 6am...

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

13 injured in 5.5-Magnitude Quake in Southwest China's Sichuan Province

Beijing, June 29 (QNA) - 13 people were injured in a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Gaoxian county in Yibin city, southwest China's Sichuan province, Chinese authorities announced on Monday.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thirteen injured after earthquake strikes southwest China’s Sichuan Province

Beijing, June 29 (SANA) Thirteen people were injured after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin city, Sichuan Province, in southwest China on Monday, local authorities said. According to Xinhua News Agency, all of the injuries were minor. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, while 196 people were evacuated as emergency response []

Sky News

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· 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

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Earthquake jolts southwest China | AJ #shorts

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly after midnight on Monday, injuring at least 13 people, according to local news agencies. No deaths were reported, officials said. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Typhoon Bavi Heads for China's East Coast as Deadly Storm Death Toll Rises to 50

A powerful typhoon was heading toward China's east coast Friday, the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 28, 2026

NCM warns of rain and dust as cumulus clouds form in eastern UAE

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the formation of cumulus clouds over parts of the eastern UAE on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall accompanied by strong winds.The centre said wind speeds could reach up to 45 kilometres per hour between 2 pm and 7:30 pm, potentially stirring dust and sand and leading to reduced visibility in affected areas.Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly in areas where blowing dust may impact visibility, and advised the public to follow official weather updates and alerts.

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