Several violent tornadoes reported in China, injuries reported
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Several violent and damaging tornadoes were reported across China on August 13 and 14, 2018. Numerous homes were damaged and many residents injured, local media report.
A violent tornado touched down in Jinghai district of northern China's Tianjin Municipality on August 13, snapping utility poles and damaging houses.
The tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes. There were no serious injuries reported.
Another tornado touched down in Dongying city of northern Shandong province, wrecking homes and cars.
Numerous homes were damaged and many residents injured after another tornado touched down in eastern Anhui province.
Large funnel clouds were also reported along the shore of Sansha in southern Hainan province.
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