Chongqing storm kills 38

At least 38 people have died and 190 others injured after heavy storms swept through China’s Chongqing municipality yesterday morning, Xinhua has reported. Gale-force winds and heavy rain toppled houses in Dianjiang and Liangping counties. An emergency relief effort has now started to help those affected. Reports have suggested that a tornado could have been responsible for the damage.

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