A destructive tornado wreaked havoc across two townships in east China’s Jiangsu Province on Tuesday. According to reports from China’s state news agency XINHUA, local authorities have confirmed that the natural disaster resulted in the loss of five lives and inflicted severe injuries upon four others.
The disaster occurred around 5 p.m. near Daxing Township and Nancai Township in Suqian. Initial findings showed that a shocking 5,512 people were directly impacted by the destructive force of the tornado. Disturbingly, the data revealed that 1,646 households had their homes severely damaged, while 137 households experienced complete collapse of their residences.
Furthermore, the devastating tornado’s impact extended beyond human habitation, causing extensive harm to agricultural lands. A total of 41.8 hectares of crops were decimated, further exacerbating the consequences of this natural disaster.
In response to this dire situation, the city’s emergency management department swiftly mobilized efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population. Approximately 405 individuals were temporarily relocated to secure locations, providing them respite from the ongoing crisis.
Local government departments wasted no time in deploying personnel and resources to the disaster-stricken area, focusing on immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts. Meanwhile, those who sustained injuries in the tornado are receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals.
Authorities are currently evaluating the complete magnitude of the destruction caused by the mighty tornado, while exerting relentless efforts to offer assistance and assistance to the impacted communities.
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