900 Snakes Escape After Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding in China

China is suffering from severe damage caused by extreme weather events occurring across the country. On July 6, a tornado that struck Hubei Province brought winds of up to 149 km/h, tearing off building facades and sweeping away vehicles and facilities, leaving the city in ruins.

The tornado resulted in 11 deaths and over 330 injuries, with tragic incidents reported, including residents being swept away by strong winds from inside their homes.

In addition, record-breaking heavy rains caused by Typhoon Maysak have led to flooding, landslides, and levee collapses across southern and central China, including the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, leaving 39 people dead and forcing over 130,000 residents to evacuate.

Secondary damage has also been rampant, with venomous snakes escaping from a farm due to the flooding and biting people. We spoke with a local resident to learn more about the situation in China, which is reeling from these extreme weather conditions.

Reported by Jung Kyung-woo | Produced by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Lee Eui-seon | Graphics by Lee Jung-joo | Produced by Morning Wide Part 3