Tornadoes Devastate Shandong Province, Leaving Five Dead

Severe weather in eastern China damages thousands of homes, disrupts infrastructure, and injures dozens.

Tornadoes struck Heze City, Shandong Province, causing significant damage to 2,820 houses and 4,060 hectares of crops.
The disaster resulted in five confirmed deaths and 88 injuries, with local authorities providing ongoing emergency response and recovery efforts.
Power, water, and communication services have been largely restored following overnight repair operations.
Shandong experiences an average of 1.5 tornadoes annually, highlighting the unusual severity of this event.
Footage and reports show extensive destruction, including uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and overturned vehicles.