Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi approaches

Severe storms and tornadoes in central China have resulted in at least 17 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for intensive rescue efforts. In Guangxi province, heavy rains from Typhoon Maysak have led to six deaths, with 130,000 evacuated and 11 people still missing. Hubei province reported 11 deaths due to thunderstorms, with significant damage to homes. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching China’s eastern coast, potentially bringing more severe weather.

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