Powerful tornado rips through a Chinese county

  • The storm hit Nenjiang County in China’s Heilongjiang province on August 21
  • The video shows the moment the tornado hits a residential area
  • No casualties were reported and some crops were damaged 

Terrifying video footage has caught the moment a tornado rips through a Chinese county causing havoc. 

The powerful storm hit Nenjiang County in China’s Heilongjiang province on August 21. 

No casualties were reported however some crops were damaged and cars can be seen thrown into the air by the sheer power of the storm.  

The powerful storm hit Nenjiang County in China’s Heilongjiang province

No casualties were reported however some crops were damaged

Tiles can be sen being ripped from the roof

A giant destructive storm: No casualties were reported however some crops were damaged

The sheer size of the tornado can be seen in the footage posted to Pear Video. 

It can be seen nearing a residential area in Heilongjiang. 

All of a sudden, tiles can be seen ripped off houses and flying through the air. 

A crane can be seen moved by the sheer power of the tornado

The sheer size of the tornado can be seen in the footage

Shocking moment: A crane can be seen moved by the sheer power of the tornado

Tiles and other objects can be seen ripped from the residential area in northern China

Tiles and other objects can be seen ripped from the residential area in northern China

The sound of the destruction is powerful. 

Sparks can be seen on one building site as the tornado passes over while a crane can be seen moving. 

No casualties were reported and emergency services are now conducting a clear up operation.  

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