The extreme weather conditions in Nanchang (China) have resulted in the deaths of 7 people and have affected the lives of more than 313,000 residents.
From March 31 to April 4, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province (China), experienced severe weather with heavy rains and violent winds, causing significant hardship for over 300,000 residents and damaging numerous floors of apartments and dormitories, resulting in losses estimated at 400 million yuan (approximately 1.38 trillion VND).
This video shows the terrifying scenes of strong winds in Nanchang. (Source: Newflare).
The Jiangxi Provincial Flood Control and Emergency Response Headquarters reported that these extreme weather conditions have impacted over 93,000 people across 9 districts and 54 counties in Jiujiang City and other areas. Additionally, hail and violent winds have led to 7 fatalities, with 552 individuals needing emergency evacuation and 263 others displaced from their homes for safety.
In several video clips captured in Nanchang, footage from a classroom at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology garnered significant attention. The video, recorded on April 2, depicts strong winds battering the windows, shattering them and allowing rain to pour in, sweeping away students’ belongings from their desks and creating chaos.
Images from a classroom at the university in Nanchang during high winds.
Apartments also suffered devastating damage from the extreme weather.
To ensure safety and avoid injuries from shattered glass, teachers and some students were forced to take cover in a corner of the classroom. A faculty member later revealed that the university had promptly activated its emergency response system, evacuating students and staff to safe locations away from windows and other hazardous areas. Thanks to effective management, all students were safely returned to their dormitories without anyone being trapped or injured.
In other video segments recorded in high-rise apartment buildings and residential areas, similar scenes unfolded as strong winds and heavy rain caused destruction, smashing windows, toppling greenhouse tents, and leading to severe flooding on the streets.
Other images showing the devastating impact of the weather in Jiangxi (China).
