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China: Severe Weather With Tornado Tears Across Hubei, 11 Killed

On July 7, 2026, in Hubei, China, the video captured violent winds ripping through several areas in eastern Hubei as rare tornadoes formed during severe convective weather. Footage showed objects being blown across open spaces while a dark, rotating funnel stretched down from the storm clouds. In another dramatic scene, the tornado appeared to move across a river as residents watched the destructive weather unfold from a distance. Authorities reported that the severe weather had affected about 14,600 people, killed 11 people and left one person missing.

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China: Deadly Tornado Forms Over Lake in Ezhou

A tornado formed over a lake in Ezhou, Hubei, on July 6, 2026, as a man filmed the dramatic scene. Dark clouds gathered before a rotating column of wind appeared over the water, and violent winds soon swept debris into the air. Winds reached levels 8 to 13 across 53 townships, with two townships hitting level 13, and the extreme weather caused 11 deaths. The man filming the storm later revealed injuries he sustained.

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China: Waterspout Forms Over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Prefecture

On June 30, 2026, a towering waterspout was filmed rising from Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, appearing to link the lake's surface with the sky above; local meteorologists attributed it to a small tornado passing over the water.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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China: Massive Dust Whirlwind Spirals Into Sky Over Yongcheng, Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Yongcheng, Henan, a video captured a massive dust whirlwind forming on flat ground as strong winds swept across an open area. The towering column of dust rapidly spiraled upward, creating a long twisting shape that stunned people nearby. Witnesses said the dust tornado remained visible for more than ten minutes as it continued spinning intensely in the distance.

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China: Children Nearly Hit by Sudden Water Tornado in Henan

On March 22, 2026, in Xinyang, Henan, China, a sudden water tornado formed on a calm pond and rushed toward a group of children playing nearby — then vanished within seconds. The children were unharmed.

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China: Whirlwind Sends Unsecured Tent Spinning Into Sky at Hangzhou Park

On March 7, 2026, a camping tent was swept into the air by a whirlwind at Dayunhe Hanggang Park in Hangzhou, China. The unsecured tent spun like a kite as onlookers watched. Park staff recovered it and no injuries were reported.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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China: Dust Devil Spotted Whirling in Gobi Desert, Haixi

A dust devil appeared in the Gobi Desert, in Heidushan, Haixi, on August 17. According to Ms. Xia, who filmed the scene, the miniature tornado danced across the terrain like a restless spirit, leaving trails of dust behind as it shifted unpredictably over the barren land.

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China: Sudden Whirlwind Rips Through Night Stall in Nanning, Guangxi

A sudden whirlwind ripped through a barbecue stall in Nanning, Guangxi, on August 17. The violent wind sent tables, chairs, and the entire canopy flying while panicked residents scrambled to escape.

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China: Massive Tornado strikes Wulanhada Volcano in Inner Mongolia

On August 4, 2025, a rare giant yellow tornado swept through Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, damaging power poles and temporary buildings. The massive funnel cloud, likened to a “dragon sucking water,” lasted about 20 minutes, but no casualties were reported.

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China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

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China: Stunning Waterspout Forms Off Coast Of Hainan

On October 27, 2024, a breathtaking waterspout appeared off the west coast of Haikou, on Hainan Island in southern China. Dark clouds loomed over the sea as strong winds whipped across the water, forming a towering waterspout that rose from the ocean, connecting sea to sky like a colossal dragon. This awe-inspiring spectacle captivated onlookers, who paused in both fear and fascination, marveling at nature's incredible power in this dramatic display.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Off Yantai, Shandong Province

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Yantai, Shandong province in eastern China on August 26, 2024.

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China: Flying Insects Cluster Over Trees To Look Like Smoke In Shandong

A visitor used a drone to capture a miraculous scene of plenty of flying insects clustering over the trees which looks like smoke in eastern China. Video filmed in Fulong Lake in Heze City, Shandong Province, on May 28, 2024, shows the swarms forming “tornadoes” over the trees. Reportedly, this might be a natural phenomenon called "Mosquito tornado" which can be commonly seen during the rainy season. It occurs when male mosquitoes swarm around a group of female mosquitoes for mating.

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China: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Haikou, Hainan

Intense torrential rain struck Haikou, Hainan on May 17 causing severe flooding across the city. The video shows streets turning into rivers and vehicles soaked in deep water. Ms. Wu captured the moment when a bus was slowly navigating through the accumulated water, resembling a ship on the surface.

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China: Man Enjoys Diving Amid Flooding In Nanning, Guangxi

Heavy rain hit Nanning, Guangxi on May 19 causing severe flooding. A man decided to take advantage of the bad weather and dive into floodwater for fun.

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China: Large Hail Batters Shijiazhuang, Hebei Amid Severe Weather

Severe weather battered Shijiazhuang, Hebei on May 19. It also brought large hail and caused flooding to the city. The Shijiazhuang Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow lightning warning and a blue heavy rain warning later that evening. The heavy rain was expected to continue for the next 12 hours.

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China: Violent Storm Sweeps Through Weifang, Shandong

A powerful storm swept through Weifang, Shandong on May 15 bringing gusty winds and heavy rain. The video captured by Mr. Liu shows trees swaying amid violent wind.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240429) -- BEIJING, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Strong tornado kills 5, injures 33 in China's Guangzhou

STORY: Strong tornado kills 5, injures 33 in China's Guangzhou SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of tornado hitting Guangzhou STORYLINE: Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. Experts say the tornado was caused by multiple meteorological factors, including the increasing intensity of warm and moist stream from the southwest of the South China Sea, warm and humid near-ground air and low-level jet over the preceding period. Rescuers from the city's emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health de

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Chendong Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A fallen tree is seen after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged car is seen after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers remove debris on electrical wires after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows rescue vehicles in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged building is seen in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man removes debris after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People repair power supply facilities after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers conduct rescue missions after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People remove fallen trees after a tornado in Chendong Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged truck after a tornado is seen in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - Sanitation workers clean a road after a tornado in Nancai township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, Sept. 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - Sanitation workers clean a road after a tornado in Nancai township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, Sept. 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - Villagers clean up at home after a tornado in Nancai township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.

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Tornado Hits Suqian, China

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.