Severe storms and tornadoes in central China have resulted in at least 11 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, state media reported Tuesday, as some regions of southern China recorded unprecedented rainfall. The extreme weather primarily affected Hubei province on Monday night, where thunderstorms impacted approximately 14,600 residents. Authorities reported more than 330 injuries, and one individual remains unaccounted for.

A rare EF2 tornado struck the city of Huanggang in Hubei, causing significant damage to a logistics company and an adjacent warehouse. Videos circulated on social media showed trucks lifted nearly 100 feet into the air by the powerful winds, while glass doors of a building were blown open, alarming residents inside. The China Meteorological Administration noted that tornadoes are typically confined to southern and coastal provinces, making the event in Hubei unusual.

In southern China, record-breaking rainfall linked to Tropical Storm Maysak led to severe flooding in Guangxi province. The flooding forced the evacuation of approximately 130,000 people and resulted in six confirmed deaths. Additionally, 11 individuals were reported missing as a consequence of the storm-related deluge.

Emergency response efforts are ongoing in both regions, with local authorities focusing on rescue operations and damage assessment. The events underscore increased challenges posed by severe weather patterns in parts of China that are not commonly prone to such phenomena.