Article: Thunderstorm hits Chinese provinces, disrupts flights

Thunderstorm hits Chinese provinces, disrupts flights

WUHAN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain hit China on Monday, disrupting flight schedules and adding to the danger of a possible lake burst in the earthquake-hit area.

In the southern Guangdong Province, more than 30 flights were postponed as thunderstorms hit the capital city Guangzhou. More than 20 outgoing flights were cancelled and 10 incoming flights were forced to land at airports in nearby cities.

It is estimated the flights would resume on Monday night as the weather allowed. No stranded passengers were reported at airports.

In Hubei, 60,000 to 120,000 residents were affected as thunderstorms continued to ...

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