Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14pm on 07 Jul 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
2 powerful tornadoes hit China's Hubei province on Monday, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 330 others. Strong winds damaged nearly 4,800 homes, uprooted trees and overturned vehicles. Thousands of people were affected by the rare weather event. Rescue teams worked through the night to clear debris and help residents. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to support rescue and relief operations. Weather experts said the tornadoes were caused by severe thunderstorms and unstable weather conditions. Officials warned that climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events across China.
