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China: People Struggle To Walk Amid Strong Winds In Dalian, Liaoning

On October 8, 2024, the coastal city of Dalian, located in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, experienced severe weather conditions. Powerful winds swept across the region, causing significant disruptions. The intense gusts bent trees and inverted umbrellas, making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate the streets. Despite the adverse conditions, many people continued to move forward, braving the harsh elements. The stormy weather persisted throughout the day, leaving Dalian and the surrounding areas in Liaoning struggling to cope with the powerful winds.

China: Fire Breaks Out At Hotel Under Renovation In Shenyang, Liaoning Province

A video from October 11, 2024, shows thick, dark smoke rising from the roof of a white hotel building in Shenyang, located in northeastern China’s Liaoning province. The smoke billowed high into the sky, alarming witnesses. The hotel, which is often used for wedding banquets, was undergoing renovations when a fire broke out in a bathhouse area. According to an official report, the fire was extinguished within 40 minutes by the fire department. Since the hotel was not yet operational, only one person was injured in the incident and was taken to the hospital.

Japan PM visits quake-hit central Japan city

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) visits on Oct. 5, 2024, the site of a market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, that was gutted by a fire following a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on New Year's Day. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits quake-hit central Japan city

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back, R) visits on Oct. 5, 2024, the site of a market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, that was gutted by a fire following a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on New Year's Day. (Pool photo)