8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead

PZ Phoebe ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-07 · 03:23 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Eight people have died and one is missing following rainstorms and tornadoes that struck central China. The events occurred in parts of Hubei province on Monday night, characterized by strong winds and rain. Meanwhile, rescue teams in southern China are evacuating residents due to flood warnings. Meteorologists have cautioned that China anticipates a challenging year for flood prevention, with predictions of heavy rain, typhoons, flooding, and other geological disasters across the country.

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Rescue parties in the south are continuing to evacuate residents amid flood warnings.

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Parts of the central province of Hubei were hit with strong winds and rain on Monday night.

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Eight people have died and one remains missing after rainstorms and tornadoes hit central China.

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Meteorologists warn that China faces “complex” flood prevention challenges this year.

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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 Department of Emergency Management on Tuesday.

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