Storms Kill at Least Eight in Central China as Typhoon Bavi Looms Offshore The recent thunderstorms that swept through central China's Hubei Province have left a trail of destruction, claiming at least eight lives and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
The storms are the latest manifestation of China's growing struggle with climate driven weather extremes. Over the past few years, severe storms, floods, and droughts have become increasingly common in China.
The economic costs are staggering, with tens of billions of dollars lost each year due to damage to crops, infrastructure, and industry.