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Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

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Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

2026-06-29 16:22 Last Updated At:19:37

A powerful round of severe convective weather swept across Yulin City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Sunday afternoon, bringing hail, thunderstorm gales, and torrential rain to multiple districts.

In Mizhi County, hailstones pelted the ground in dense bursts, pounding parked vehicles along the streets with loud thuds. Meanwhile, in Suide County, heavy rainfall left several streets severely flooded, with some vehicles swept away by the rushing water.

Monitoring data showed that the storm system produced maximum wind gusts of up to Force 12 on the Beaufort scale, with peak hourly rainfall intensity reaching 55.1 millimeters. Multiple counties and districts reported road flooding and fallen trees, disrupting traffic and travel.

The local meteorological department has issued a warning that scattered thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail may continue to affect parts of Yulin on Monday, urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautions.

Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

Hailstorm hits NW China's Yulin, flooding roads

Hong Kong's stock market ended higher Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.57 percent to close at 23,026.68 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.94 percent to end at 7,605.34 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 3.23 percent to end at 4,393.01 points.

Hong Kong stocks close 1.57 pct higher

Hong Kong stocks close 1.57 pct higher

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