Severe thunderstorms tore through Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, early Sunday, claiming four lives and injuring over 10 residents. Dramatic footage shared online shows shattered windows and debris-strewn streets as powerful winds and torrential rain battered the city.
Officials reported three individuals fell from a high-rise building during the storm, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Meteorologists confirmed wind speeds reached 127.8 km/h—equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane—due to a rare 'downburst' phenomenon. Think of it like nature’s air cannon
: sudden pressure changes can literally blow out windows and amplify winds between skyscrapers through the 'Venturi effect'.
Authorities are assessing the damage while the National Meteorological Center issues ongoing alerts. China’s color-coded warning system remains on <span style=
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4 dead, 10 injured after severe thunderstorms in E China's Jiangxi
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