Tornado in Central China Claims 15 Lives, Hundreds Injured
WHO:
CNN - Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for an all-out rescue and relief effort.
Phys.org - The death toll from the storms rose to 15.
WHAT:
Phys.org - The death toll from the storms rose to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated.
AP - Thunderstorms affected 14,600 people in Hubei province.
AP - Over 20 houses collapsed, and 4,800 others were damaged due to the storms.
AP - In Guangxi, six people have died, and 11 others are missing due to flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak, affecting 375,000 people, with 130,000 evacuated.
AP - Guangxi issued a red alert for flooding, with river levels rising to up to 7.5 meters (24 feet) above warning levels.
AP - The death toll from the storms rose to 15, with one person still missing.
AP - Thunderstorms affected 14,600 people in Hubei province.
AP - Over 20 houses collapsed, and 4,800 others were damaged due to the storms.
AP - In Guangxi, six people have died, and 11 others are missing due to flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak, affecting 375,000 people, with 130,000 evacuated.
AP - Guangxi issued a red alert for flooding, with river levels rising to up to 7.5 meters (24 feet) above warning levels.
Phys.org - The death toll from the storms rose to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated.
CNN - The typhoon has brought enough rain to the region to break 24-hour precipitation records including the city of Hengzhou.
CNN - In one Hengzhou village, more than 800 snakes escaped when a snake farm flooded on Monday.
CNN - Social media video showed snakes poking their heads above the muddy water inundating the village.
CNN - While many of the snakes were said to be non‑venomous water snakes and rat snakes, some were cobras, which are considered highly venomous.
CNN - The tornado caused significant damage, with several heavy trucks lifted and moved as far as 30 meters by the winds.
CNN - In Huanggang city, the tornado's winds were strong enough to suck a 30-year-old man and his belongings from his 12th-floor apartment.
Phys.org - The death toll from the storms rose to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated.
Phys.org - The death toll from the storms rose to 15.
CNN - Four people have been killed and eight remain missing in the Guangxi region due to flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
CNN - More than 600 people were still waiting for evacuation in Guangxi as of Tuesday afternoon.
CNN - In Hengzhou, the typhoon has brought enough rain to break 24-hour precipitation records.
CNN - A tornado with winds of up to 260 kilometers (160 miles) per hour struck Hubei province, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 331.
Phys.org - Hundreds more were injured and tens of thousands evacuated due to the storms.
CNN - More than 4855 houses were damaged in Hubei.
CNN - In Huanggang city, a 30-year-old man was sucked out of his 12th-floor apartment and is now in intensive care.
CNN - Five people were killed in Ezhou city due to the tornado.
CNN - More than 3000 people were involved in rescue efforts.
WHERE:
CNN - Ezhou city experienced significant tornado damage, where five people were killed.
CNN - In a Hengzhou village, more than 800 snakes escaped from a flooded snake farm.
CNN - The tornado struck Hubei province, China.
CNN - Huanggang city was one of the worst-affected areas.
CNN - Ezhou city experienced significant tornado damage.
CNN - The Guangxi region is experiencing severe flooding.
CNN - Hengzhou city recorded broken 24-hour precipitation records.
WHEN:
CNN - The tornado struck late Monday evening.
CNN - The last tornado in Hubei province occurred in May 2021.
CNN - Typhoon Maysak has been affecting the region since Sunday.
WHY:
CNN - The severe weather in Hubei is attributed to Typhoon Maysak overlapping with the early-summer rainy season, which has also caused flooding in Guangxi region.
CNN - The severe weather in Hubei is attributed to Typhoon Maysak overlapping with the early-summer rainy season.
HOW:
CNN - A villager was bitten by a snake and is being treated in hospital, while locals have formed a team to catch the escaped snakes.
CNN - Dramatic video showed the tornado tearing through the cities.
CNN - Local authorities acknowledged the immense losses from the disaster.
(UPDATED July 8, 2026 06:47 UTC)
The death toll from recent storms has risen to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated across affected regions. In Hubei province, thunderstorms have impacted 14,600 people, leading to the collapse of over 20 houses and damage to 4,800 others. Meanwhile, in Guangxi, Typhoon Maysak has caused six fatalities and left 11 people missing, prompting a red alert for flooding as river levels have surged to 7.5 meters above warning levels, affecting 375,000 individuals and resulting in 130,000 evacuations.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 19:35 UTC)
The death toll from recent storms has risen to 15, with one person still unaccounted for, while thunderstorms have impacted 14,600 individuals in Hubei province, causing significant damage. In Guangxi, six people have died and 11 are missing due to flooding from Typhoon Maysak, which has affected 375,000 people and led to the evacuation of 130,000 residents. Authorities in Guangxi have issued a red alert for flooding, as river levels have surged to 7.5 meters, or 24 feet, above warning levels.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 15:53 UTC)
The death toll from the recent storms has tragically risen to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated from their homes. In the midst of this disaster, the typhoon has shattered 24-hour precipitation records, particularly in the city of Hengzhou, where a snake farm flooded, leading to the escape of over 800 snakes. While many of these snakes are non-venomous, some cobras, which are highly venomous, have also been spotted in the area, with social media videos showing them poking their heads above the muddy water.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 13:42 UTC)
A powerful tornado in Hubei has caused extensive damage, lifting heavy trucks and even sucking a 30-year-old man from his 12th-floor apartment in Huanggang city. The storms have resulted in a tragic death toll of 15, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated, particularly in Ezhou city where five fatalities were reported. This severe weather is linked to Typhoon Maysak, which has coincided with the early-summer rainy season and has also led to flooding in the Guangxi region.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 11:50 UTC)
The death toll from the storms has now risen to 15, with four fatalities reported and eight people still missing in the Guangxi region due to flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak. In Hengzhou, the typhoon has unleashed enough rain to break 24-hour precipitation records, and more than 600 people are still waiting for evacuation as of Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, over 800 snakes escaped from a flooded snake farm in a Hengzhou village, leading to one villager being bitten and requiring hospital treatment, while locals have organized a team to recapture the escaped snakes.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 10:10 UTC)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for an all-out rescue and relief effort following devastating storms that have resulted in a rising death toll of 15. A tornado with winds reaching 260 kilometers per hour struck Hubei province, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 331, while hundreds more were hurt and tens of thousands evacuated due to the severe weather. The tornado caused significant damage, destroying more than 4,855 houses, and local authorities are acknowledging the immense losses as rescue efforts continue in the hardest-hit areas like Huanggang and Ezhou.