World · 20 July 2026

China opens typhoon training centres as extreme weather grows

People in China are paying to experience simulated typhoons and flash floods to prepare for real-world extreme weather. A day-long session at the Lvxing Disaster Simulation Training Centre in Hangzhou is available for 1,599 yuan (about £175). Since opening in May 2025, over 160,000 people have attended, with plans for five more centres across China.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 July 2026 at 16:55

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