"Buildings were shaking. Although we know some sway is normal, it felt terrifying," said a local resident surnamed Guo, in an interview with Yicai. Videos showed entire glass windows blown out from balconies and residents seeking shelter in underground garages.

By Monday noon, the storm had affected 40,827 people, with 38,000 households still experiencing power outages and over 5,000 without water. A total of 29,273 trees were toppled, blocking roads; workers had cleared 6,619 and reopened 102 roads as cleanup efforts accelerated, according to Chen.