China Now! Extreme Winds Devastate Cities as Severe Weather Sweeps Across Multiple Provinces

On April 11 and 12, a devastating windstorm struck half of China, leading to chaos and disruption across various regions, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Jiangnan, and southern China. The storm inflicted significant damage, characterized by strong winds, sandstorms, hail, and heavy rains. The China Meteorological Administration observed record-breaking wind speeds across nearly 500 weather stations, with over 3,200 domestic flight cancellations reported—the highest for the year. The effects were particularly severe in cities like Shijiazhuang, where residents faced winds reaching Level 13 on the Beaufort scale, destroying infrastructure and stranding vehicles.

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