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=
