11 Dead in Jiangsu Province, Eastern China, Due to Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, and Hail
[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Strong winds, heavy rain, and hail struck Jiangsu Province in eastern China, resulting in 113 casualties.
According to Chinese media on the 1st, from 6 PM the previous day, Nantong City in Jiangsu Province experienced strong winds reaching 45.5 m/s for about four hours, accompanied by hail the size of adult fingernails.
As a result, trees fell onto houses and utility poles toppled, causing accidents that killed 11 residents. Additionally, 102 residents were injured in various incidents.
Furthermore, nine crew members went missing after a boat capsized due to the strong winds, and search operations are underway.
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The city authorities reported that approximately 3,000 residents were urgently evacuated due to this weather anomaly.
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