At least 10 dead in eastern China after tornadoes rip through region within hours
Videos and photos from the region show debris being tossed into the air like toys from the destructive, swirling winds and the total devastation left behind after the severe weather moved through.
Watch: Videos show tornadoes ripping through eastern China cities
Deadly tornadoes ripped across parts of eastern China on Tuesday killing at least 10 people and injuring several others, according to reports
BEIJING – At least 10 people have been killed and several others were injured when tornadoes and severe weather tore through the densely populated eastern China province of Jiangsu on Tuesday, according to reports.
Videos and photos from the region show debris being tossed into the air like toys from the destructive, swirling winds and the total devastation left behind after the severe weather moved through.
![This aerial view shows damaged buildings after a tornado hit the city of Suqian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on September 20, 2023.]()
Image 1 of 5This aerial view shows damaged buildings after a tornado hit the city of Suqian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on September 20, 2023. (STR/AFP)
![This aerial view shows damaged buildings after a tornado hit the city of Suqian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on September 20, 2023.]()
Image 2 of 5This aerial view shows damaged buildings after a tornado hit the city of Suqian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on September 20, 2023. (STR/AFP)
![SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - A damaged car is seen after a tornado in Nancai township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 20, 2023.]()
Image 3 of 5SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - A damaged car is seen after a tornado in Nancai township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 20, 2023. (Costfoto/NurPhoto)
![SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.]()
Image 4 of 5SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023. (Costfoto/NurPhoto)
![SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023.]()
Image 5 of 5SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - The scene of damage to some houses after a tornado in Nancai Township, Suqian city, Jiangsu province, China, September 20, 2023. (Costfoto/NurPhoto)
Nearly 1,650 homes were damaged by a tornado when it struck the city of Suqian just before 5:30 p.m. local time, according to Reuters.
According to the report, five people were killed, and four others were severely injured by the storm, which also devastated crops in the area, according to the report.
Watch: Deadly tornadoes leave trail of destruction in China
Tornadoes in eastern China have killed at least 10 people and injured several other, according to reports. Hundreds of homes were damaged and destroyed and crops have been devastated.
Soon after, Reuters reported that another tornado ripped through the city of Yancheng, killing five more people and injuring four others.
Damage assessments were underway after the tornadoes moved through, and photos from the area showed overturned cars and buildings that had their roofs ripped off from the violent wind.
According to Reuters, Chinese weather officials have warned residents in eastern China about more heavy rain and storms expected in the region on Wednesday.