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Death toll from China storms rises to 17, hundreds injured A full-scale emergency response has been issued in the area as 11 people remain missing despite evacuating around 130,000 people

At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China Thunderstorms and strong winds swept through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people

Eight dead in Hubei storms; 33 buried in Gansu landslide Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis Three simultaneous weather disasters have struck China: storms killed eight in Hubei and injured 275 more; a landslide buried 33 in Gansu with rescues ongoing; and Typhoon Maysak flooded Nanning, displacing 48,000 and prompting Beijing to raise Guangxi's flood alert to Level II — its second-highest emergency tier. Key Takeaways Eight people were killed and one person remained missing after severe convective storms hit eastern Hubei Province on Monday evening, 7 July . 275 people were injured and 408 residents evacuated across three communities in Huanggang City's Huangzhou District . A landslide in Nanhe Township, Tanchang County, Gansu buried 33 people ; 17 have been rescued so far. Typhoon Maysak killed two people and affected 55,000 in Nanning, Guangxi ; 48,000 were evacuated. China's Ministry of Water Resources upgraded Guangxi's flood-control response from Level III to Level II . Water levels at 59 rivers in Guangxi exceeded warning levels as of 8 p.m. At least eight people were killed and one person remained missing after severe conv…

At Least 15 Dead in China After Flooding and Tornadoes During Typhoon Maysak https://www.europesays.com/uk/1075452/ Torrential rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon Maysak left at least 17 people dead in southern and…

Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 1,00,000 flee Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the country’s south and centre this week, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend

China: Rare tornadoes tear through central cities At least eight people were killed as two rare tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province state media said on Tuesday, with winds of up to 149 kph (92.58 mph) ripping through buildings and overturning cars […]

8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead Eight people have died and one remains missing after rainstorms and tornadoes hit central China, while rescue parties in the south are continuing to evacuate residents amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn that China faces “complex” flood prevention challenges this year, with heavy rain, typhoons, flooding and other geological disasters happening across the country. Parts of the central province of Hubei were hit with strong winds and rain on Monday night, according to the provincial...

Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China <p>Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuations</p><p>Heavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and central China has resulted in weather warnings for flash flooding, landslides and waterlogging. The slow-moving band of rainfall spanned 620 miles (1,000km) and travelled eastwards across the regions on Tuesday. It was formed from the convergence of multiple bands of rain originating from the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean.</p><p>Given the accompanying low wind speeds, high daily and hourly rainfall totals have been recorded, with as much as 75mm locally in Hunan, 85mm in Anhui in a 24-hour period, and 95mm on the island of Hainan. Twelve people have died because of the flooding and hundreds of residents have been evacuated by emergency services. There were major travel disruptions, electricity outages, as well as school and business closures. Social media posts showed submerged cars and people fishing along flooded streets.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/22/slow-moving-bands-heavy-rain-flooding-la…

Torrential rainfall leaves six dead and 11 missing in Guangxi By Zhang Li in Nanning and Hu Qing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-07 22:43 Six people have died and 11 remain missing after exceptionally severe and prolonged torrential rainfall triggered by Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, battered the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, a senior official said on Tuesday night. The disaster has affected 375,000 people across 63 county-level regions in 14 cities. Authorities have evacuated and relocated 130,000 residents to safer areas, according to Cai Yunge, executive vice-chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, at a news conference. Cai said 12,900 hectares of farmland have been damaged, while losses to other sectors are still being assessed. So far, authorities have deployed 8,342 emergency responders, including personnel from fire and rescue services, militia units, public security, health authorities, power utilities, telecommunications operators, as well as China Anneng Construction Group. More than 1,700 engineering and rescue vehicles, along with over 5,700 boats, rescue vessels and other emergency equipment, have also been…

'11 dead as rare tornado, severe storms hit Central China’s Hubei; rescue and relief efforts underway. …cities…were hit by t'storm gales, with wind speeds reaching Force 8-13 in 53 townships, causing 14,600 people affected by the disaster and 331 people injured' www.globaltimes.cn/page/202607/...

🚨 Severe flooding and rare tornadoes killed 17 people in central and southern China, prompting large-scale rescue operations. President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out disaster relief effort as tens of thousands of residents were evacuated from affected areas. #ChinaFloods #TyphoonMaysak

At Least 15 Dead in China After Flooding and Tornadoes During Typhoon Maysak https://www.europesays.com/uk/1075452/ Torrential rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon Maysak left at least 17 people dead in southern and…#uk #news #uknews

China boosts relief funding for disaster-hit areas after severe storms ... In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers evacuate stranded residents in the aftermath of tropical storm Maysak in Qinzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Zhang Ailin/Xinhua via AP) BEIJING (AP) — China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday aftersevere stormsdestroyed homes and displaced thousands of people anda landslidekilled 21 forestry workers. The central government allocated 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) to restore roads, schools and other facilities in central China’s Hubei province and another 20 million yuan to help rebuild homes and resettle residents there, state media said. Eleven people died and hundreds were injured Monday night in violent thunderstorms and rare tornadoes. The government also allocated 30 million yuan ($4.4 million) to Gansu province, where the landslide buried the forestry workers. The money came on top of 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) allocated earlier for schools, hospitals, transport and other infrastructure in southern China’s Guangxi region, where sever…

17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated <p>BEIJING: The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 17 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, as President Xi Jinping urged “all out” rescue efforts.</p> <p>Over 130,000 people were evacuated, but 11 are still missing, regional officials told a news conference, adding that the rain has damaged nearly 13,000 acres of agricultural land.</p> <p>Dramatic video shared by state broadcaster <em>CCTV</em> showed a torrent of muddy water rushing past the crumbled concrete walls of a reservoir dam that had burst in the southern region of Guangxi, the worst-hit area.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed ' data-original-src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3K0z_1F4J4'> <div class='media__item media__item--youtube '><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3K0z_1F4J4?enablejsapi=1&controls=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0' loading='lazy' allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%'></iframe></div> </figure> <p>Rescue workers wearing life vests searched for missing people in inflatable boats, …

Tornadoes kill 11 in central China as Super Typhoon Bavi looms Tuesday, July 7, 202676°Today's Paper By Joe Cash /Reuters Today•Last updated 6:54 a.m. CSU/CIRA & KMA/NMSC/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS A satellite image shows Typhoon Bavi crossing the Marianas and continuing westward across the Philippine Sea, on Monday, in this screengrab from a handout video. Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China’s Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 93 mph overturned cars and ripped roofs from buildings, state media said today. BEIJING >> Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China’s Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 93 mph overturned cars and ripped roofs from buildings, state media said today. Over four hours on Monday evening, gales measuring level 13 on the extended Beaufort wind force scale swept over the cities of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou and Xianning, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Hubei’s emergency management authorities. At least one person was still missing, the report said. Tornadoes are extremely rare in Hubei, a major industrial, automotive manufacturing and tech…

Tornadoes Batter Central China as Typhoon Bavi Approaches Coast At least 11 people were killed and one person was reported missing after two tornadoes struck China's central Hubei province on Monday, causing widespread damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure, according to Chinese state media. The tornadoes swept through parts of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou and Xianning, where powerful winds reached up to 149 km/h (93 mph). Authorities said the severe weather overturned vehicles, tore roofs off buildings and disrupted daily life across the affected areas. According to the Xinhua News Agency, the tornadoes occurred over a four-hour period on Monday evening, with wind speeds reaching level 13 on the extended Beaufort wind force scale. Emergency response teams were deployed to conduct rescue operations and assess the damage. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to rescue those affected by the severe weather and flooding, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Meanwhile, weather officials are closely monitoring Super Typhoon Bavi, which is moving across the Pacific and is forecast to approach Taiwan before making landfall along China's eastern coast later this we…

Nearly a dozen people dead and half a million evacuated as ... Eight people died and one person went missing after thunderstorms and tornadoes hit China’s Hubei province on Monday night while two people were killed in flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak in the southern region of Guangxi. A landslide at a village in northwestern China buried 33 people on Tuesday, state media reported. Authorities said it occurred in the Nanhe township of Longnan city in Gansu province shortly before 7am. State broadcaster CCTV said 17 people were already rescued, but it did not elaborate on their condition. While rescue operations were underway, authorities relocated affected residents. It was unclear what caused the landslide. In Hubei, the storms struck the cities of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, with local authorities reporting tornadoes in some areas. Rescue operations were underway, emergency management authorities said. The storms came on the heels of widespread flooding in Guangxi brought by the passage of Maysak, which made landfall as China’s first typhoon of the year. In Guangxi, around 55,000 people were already affected by flooding in Nanning, the regional capital, where water…

China got hit with a strong typhoon 🌀. Had a tornado too. Massive amounts of rain. Storm stalled over land. I think 3 dams burst. People got hit hard. Many missing. That sucks. Hope they’re displaced and will reunite with fam.

In China, at least 21 people are dead after heavy wind and rain triggered a landslide in the western province of Gansu. The disaster was caused by the remnants of Typhoon Maysak, which spawned rare tornadoes in central China, leaving tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes.

China's Xi urges 'all-out' efforts amid deadly storms China is reeling from multiple extreme weather events, including tornadoes and thunderstorms. Many people have died, hundreds are injured and thousands have been evacuated.

China: Rare tornadoes tear through central cities At least eight people were killed as two rare tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province state media said on Tuesday, with winds of up to 149 kph (92.58 mph) ripping through buildings and overturning cars.

Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people <p>Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people ⁠remain buried after a ⁠landslide in the country’s west</p><p>The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged “all out” efforts to rescue people affected by the weather.</p><p>Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the central province of Hubei, where “severe convective weather” hit cities, while tornadoes were reported elsewhere late Monday, state news agency Xinhua said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/china-severe-storms-death-toll-xi-jinping-rescue-efforts-landslides-tornadoes">Continue reading...</a>

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state ... - Euronews By Gavin Blackburn Published on 07/07/2026 - 7:28 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions. Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least 15 people and injured 275 in central China, state media said on Tuesday, as heavy rains and flooding left two more dead in the south. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Multiple areas in Hubei province experienced "severe convective weather" on Monday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. "Thunderstorms and strong winds swept" through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people, it added. Tornadoes were reported in some areas and nine people are missing. The "severe weather" had injured 275 people in Huanggang's Huangzhou district as of Tuesday morning, state news agency Xinhua reported, without giving details of their severity. Authorities also evacuated 408 residents to safe areas, it added. "Rescue …

China battered by extreme weather: Floods, tornadoes &amp; landslides kills over 20 Torrential rain and tornadoes killed at least twenty people across China. Over 330 others sustained injuries from extreme weather events in several provinces. A landslide in Gansu Province buried thirty-three people, with twelve still missing. Record rainfall triggered severe flooding in Guangxi, affecting over 93,000 residents. President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts for rescue and disaster relief operations.

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.

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.

Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China, 11 killed as Typhoon Bavi ... Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China, 11 killed as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments China’s Guangxi region, still reeling from Typhoon Maysak, could face extremely heavy rain over the next 24 hours. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jul 07, 2026, 09:11 AM Updated Jul 07, 2026, 05:50 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise Two tornadoes hit central China's Hubei province, killing at least 11 people and causing severe damage with winds up to 149kmh. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in several Chinese regions, including Guangxi, which faces landslide risks after Typhoon Maysak. Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds up to 290kmh, is approaching China's eastern coast, raising concerns for further severe weather and flooding. AI generated BEIJING – Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China’s Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 149kmh overturned cars and ripped roofs from buildings, state media said on July 7 . Over four hours on the evening of July 6, gales measuring level 13 on the extended Beaufort wind force scale swept…