China: Tornadoes, strong winds hit Heilongjiang, injuring 9.

Shotlist Mingshui County, Suihua City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China - May 23, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Amateur footage showing broken trees, flipped vehicles, damaged houses, facilities Storyline Severe convective weather, including tornadoes and strong winds, struck Mingshui County in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, damaging over 300 homes and injuring nine people, local authorities said. The powerful weather system swept through the area on Saturday afternoon, bringing tornadoes and winds reaching up to about 50 meters per second, with gusts lasting around 18 minutes. The severe weather toppled trees and damaged vehicles and homes in several areas. Local authorities activated emergency response measures after the storm, dispatching personnel to assess damage and address safety hazards. According to local officials, 313 households were affected and nine people suffered minor injuries. All injured residents received medical treatment and have since returned home. Daily life and work in the affected areas have largely resumed, while repair work on damaged power facilities, homes and forested areas is progressing steadily.