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Singapore expresses condolences for victims in China's Jiangsu tornado

Xinhua, June 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore on Friday extended condolences to families of victims in China's Jiangsu Province where hurricane-force winds, hailstorms, pounding rain and a tornado have killed at least 78 people and injured nearly 500 others.

"Singapore expresses its deep condolences to the families of the victims affected by the tornado which hit Yancheng City in Jiangsu province on Jun 23, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement.

The ministry said that no Singaporeans were reported to have been affected by the disaster, and the Singapore Consulate-General in Shanghai is in touch with local authorities and is contacting Singaporeans who have e-registered with the ministry.

Downpours, hailstorms and a tornado battered parts of Yancheng City close to the eastern coast of China at 2:30 pm on Thursday, destroying buildings, trees, vehicles and electricity poles. The city has activated its highest response system following the extreme weather. Cleaning efforts are underway. Endit