Rare tornado strikes Ezhou and Huanggang in central China

Heavy rain and strong winds battered parts of Hubei province on Tuesday, with the storm moving rapidly across the cities of Ezhou and Huanggang. Meteorological agencies reported that the system, classified as a severe convective storm, brought gusts exceeding 70 km/h and intense downpours that prompted the issuance of flood alerts across the region.

Footage supplied to the BBC captured debris being lofted into the air as the storm surged through the urban areas, illustrating the force of the winds and the disruption to daily life. Local authorities activated emergency response teams, cleared blocked roadways, and warned residents to remain indoors until conditions improved. Preliminary assessments indicated damage to infrastructure and a temporary suspension of public transport, while no casualties were reported at the time of reporting.