As Beijing braces for another round of heavy rainfall following the evacuation of over 70,000 residents amid the deadliest floods in more than a decade, a tornado struck a geopark in China’s Inner Mongolia region.
Source: Reuters
The dramatic footage, obtained by Reuters, showed a narrow brown tornado column cutting across the landscape as powerful winds whipped debris into the air. Reuters verified the video’s location through satellite images and key landmarks, while state media confirmed the date of the incident.
Read: Beijing braces for more rain as deadly floods displace over 70,000
The tornado adds to a wave of extreme weather sweeping China this summer, as authorities ramp up efforts to reinforce flood defences, upgrade forecasting systems, and improve emergency responses amid the ongoing monsoon season and forecasts of more heavy rainfall.
Earlier this week, Beijing placed all 16 districts on the highest level of alert after flash floods claimed at least 44 lives. Emergency services remain on standby as forecasts warn of further downpours threatening large parts of the country.
Amid the worsening weather conditions, eyewitness video captured the dramatic moment a tornado touched down near a geopark in Inner Mongolia. The swirling vortex sent debris flying and drew gasps from onlookers.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, according to state media.
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