Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least eight people and injured 275 in central China, state media said 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.
Tornadoes were reported in some areas, and one person is missing.
The “severe weather” had injured 275 people in Huanggang’s Huangzhou district as of Tuesday morning, state news agency Xinhua reported, without giving details of their severity.
Authorities also evacuated 408 residents to safe areas, it added.
“Rescue and relief efforts are underway,” Xinhua said.
