Severe Weather in Central China Claims Lives and Causes Displacement

Severe weather in central China's Hubei Province has led to the tragic deaths of eight individuals, with one person still missing. Thunderstorms and strong winds caused significant damage, injuring hundreds and prompting mass evacuations. In a related incident, a landslide in Gansu Province has left several individuals unaccounted for. As rescue operations continue, the impact of Typhoon Maysak has further exacerbated flooding in Nanning City, affecting thousands. Authorities are actively managing the situation with ongoing relief efforts and preventive measures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 7, 2026, 13:16 IST

Tragic Impact of Severe Weather in Hubei Province

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Wuhan, July 7: A devastating weather event in central China's Hubei Province has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, with one person still unaccounted for, as reported by local emergency management officials.

From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, thunderstorms and powerful winds struck the regions of Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, with two townships experiencing wind gusts reaching level 13. Local authorities indicated that tornadoes were also reported in some areas.

Three neighborhoods in Huanggang City's Huangzhou District faced significant damage due to this severe weather, according to local rescue teams on Tuesday.

As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, the extreme weather had resulted in injuries to 275 individuals across the affected communities. Authorities have successfully evacuated 408 residents to safer locations, as per reports from the news agency.

Rescue and relief operations are currently in progress.

In a related incident, a landslide occurred in Tanchang County, Longnan City, in northwest China's Gansu Province early Tuesday, leaving several individuals missing.

The landslide struck a village in Nanhe township around 6:56 a.m., with local officials estimating that 33 people may be trapped, while 17 have been rescued so far.

Comprehensive search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

Earlier on Monday, heavy rainfall led to flooding in Nanning City, resulting in two fatalities and affecting approximately 55,000 residents.

Officials reported that 48,000 individuals have been evacuated from the impacted regions.

The flooding and casualties were exacerbated by Typhoon Maysak, which unleashed heavy rains across Nanning from Saturday morning until Monday morning. Water levels in 59 rivers in Guangxi surpassed warning thresholds by 8 p.m. on Monday.

Huang Lu, deputy head of the municipal emergency management bureau, noted that floodwaters in the affected areas began to recede as of 8 p.m. Monday.

Preventive measures, including early warnings and evacuations, have been implemented for villages at risk of further flooding, with ongoing efforts to manage the situation.

On Monday, China's Ministry of Water Resources elevated the flood-control emergency response for Guangxi from Level III to Level II.