Severe storms rocked Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province in eastern China, early Sunday, leaving four dead and over 10 injured. Authorities confirmed the extreme weather—featuring violent winds, thunderstorms, and torrential rain—is part of a broader pattern of dangerous convective activity sweeping multiple regions.
China’s meteorological agency renewed a blue alert Monday, warning of relentless downpours in northern Jiangxi, parts of Anhui, Hubei, and Hunan. Rainfall could hit 70 mm per hour, raising risks of flooding and landslides. 🚨
Local officials urged residents to avoid nonessential travel and stay updated on emergency broadcasts. The storms highlight growing concerns over climate-linked weather extremes in Asia, a hot topic for young professionals and travelers tracking regional safety trends.
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Severe convective weather claims 4 lives in Nanchang, E China
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