China storm: Eleven dead and thousands evacuated after massive thunderstorm hits Nantong | World News

China storm: Eleven dead and thousands evacuated after massive thunderstorm hits Nantong | World News

An extreme thunderstorm has killed at least 11 people in eastern China, with another 102 reported injured.

Trees and buildings were blown over by the gales, with Nantong, near Shanghai, one of the worst-hit areas.

A notice from local government said that 3,050 people were evacuated during the storms.

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Damage from the storm in Nantong. Pic: Xinhua via AP

Winds speeds of up to 100mph overturned a fishing ship and two crew members were rescued. Searches were being carried out for…

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