Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - A violent tornado and severe convective storm have left at least 10 people dead in China, with state media saying eight deaths were reported in the central province of Hubei and one person remains missing. The storm system has also produced dramatic footage showing the tornado tearing through affected areas.

According to reports, the worst-hit area in Hubei was Huanggang, where heavy rain and severe weather triggered casualties and widespread disruption. The broader weather system has brought intense rainfall across central and southern China, causing flooding, landslides and multiple fatalities in different provinces. Emergency responders have been working in affected areas as authorities assess damage, search for the missing person and restore disrupted services.

The visuals circulating from the storm show the tornado’s destructive force, with strong winds ripping through neighborhoods and damaging property. China has faced repeated bouts of extreme weather in recent months, and this latest event adds to concerns about the growing impact of severe convective storms and heavy rainfall. The combination of tornado damage and widespread rain-related casualties has turned this into one of the country’s latest major weather emergencies.

The death toll and missing-person reports show that this is more than just a dramatic weather event; it is a serious disaster unfolding in central China. With rescue work continuing and more damage likely to emerge, the full scale of the storm’s impact may still grow.