Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says
- Published on 07/07/2026 - 7:28 GMT+2 Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least 15 people and injured 275 in central China, state media said on Tuesday, as heavy rains and flooding left two more dead in the south.
- Multiple areas in Hubei province experienced "severe convective weather" on Monday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
- "Thunderstorms and strong winds swept" through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people, it added.
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- Published on 07/07/2026 - 7:28 GMT+2 Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least 15 people and injured 275 in central China, state media said on Tuesday, as heavy rains and flooding left two more dead in the south.
- Multiple areas in Hubei province experienced "severe convective weather" on Monday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
- "Thunderstorms and strong winds swept" through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people, it added.
Sources: Euronews