BEIJING: Two tornadoes killed at least 10 people and injured eight others in eastern China, state media reported on Wednesday.
The first tornado hit the townships of Daxing and Nancai in the city of Suqian, in Jiangsu province, on Tuesday afternoon, state broadcaster China Central Television said. It affected 5,512 people, destroyed 137 homes, and damaged crops and pig farms. Five people died and four were seriously injured.In this video frame grab, debris scatters in the sky after a tornado swept through houses in the city of Suqian, Jiangsu province, eastern China on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
second tornado in the evening killed five people and injured four in Funing county in the city of Yancheng, about 190 kilometers southeast of Suqian. The townships of Lupu and Banhu in the county experienced torrential rain. A total of 1,364 people have been affected, an initial investigation showed.Videos posted online of the first tornado showed cars that had been tossed about, including at least one flipped onto its side, and debris swirling in the air above a several story-high building.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tornado in eastern China kills 10, hundreds relocatedBeijing, China - A tornado in eastern China killed 10 people and seriously injured several others, state media said Wednesday,
Read more »
Beijing’s FM Wang Yi begins 4-day visit to Moscow for security talksBEIJING—China’s top diplomat Wang Yi began a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said,
Read more »
2023 China-Asean Education Cooperation Week opens more opportunities for Filipinos • BusinessMirrorCHINA’S Ministry of Education minister Huai Jin-peng and Commission on Higher Education chair Prospero de Vera III recently met during the 2023 China-Asean Education Cooperation Week in Gui’an New District of Guizhou Province. Both sides agreed to boost China-Philippine cooperation in science, technology, agriculture, and mathematics education, as well as expand opportunities for the two
Read more »
Kaya, FEU secure top two spots in PFFWLKaya FC-Iloilo and Far Eastern University scored lopsided wins to finish 1-2, at the close of the elimination phase of the PFF Women’s League 2023 presented by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Powered by national team stars Hali Long and Inna Palacios, Kaya recorded a 15-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC and finished with 22 points, matching the output of Far Eastern University and Manila Digger.
Read more »
Japan, China trade barbs on WPS; PCG: Coral reef damage ‘extensive’Japan on Monday raised concern over the extensive maritime damage in waters frequented by Chinese militia vessels in the West
Read more »
Gilas Boys bounce back from China loss with Kazakhstan drubbingKieffer Alas posts a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds as Gilas Boys enter the win column in the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship
Read more »