Brace yourselves! A fierce thunderstorm swept through Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province 🇨🇳, early Sunday morning, leaving 4 people dead and over 10 injured.
Locals woke up to the sound of shattering glass and howling winds as the storm unleashed its fury around 4 a.m. 🌩️ Video clips shared online show windows blown out and debris scattered across homes.
In a tragic turn, three individuals lost their lives after falling from a tall building in a residential area on Bayuehu Road. The cause of these incidents is still under investigation by local authorities.
Meng Minghua, the chief forecaster at Nanchang's meteorological center, reported winds reaching up to 35.5 meters per second (that's a whopping 127.8 km/h!) 💨 He explained that the downburst wind—a strong downward and outward gush—can cause sudden pressure changes, leading to windows bursting and other damage.
\"When the wind squeezes through closely packed buildings, it speeds up due to the Venturi effect,\" Meng noted. \"This can amplify the damage, especially in urban areas with high-rises.\"
The National Meteorological Center has issued alerts for more severe weather ahead, so stay safe out there! 🚨 Remember, China's weather warning system uses colors: red for the most severe, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by this unexpected storm. ❤️ Let's hope for calmer skies ahead.
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4 dead, 10 injured after severe thunderstorms in E China's Jiangxi
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