Mini tornado formed amid active thunderstorm clouds, says MetMalaysia
Malaysian meteorological department director-general Hisham Anip says tornadoes in Malaysia, similar to the one at the Damansara tolls plaza yesterday, are relatively small and lasts for a short time.
A mini tornado formed near the Damansara toll plaza in Malaysia yesterday, according to MetMalaysia director-general Hisham Anip. The phenomenon, which appeared to lift the rear end of a vehicle off the ground, was caused by strong winds within active thunderstorm clouds. Tornadoes in Malaysia are typically small, measuring less than 10 meters tall and lasting only briefly, making them difficult to detect using radar and weather satellites.
MetMalaysia issued a thunderstorm warning for Selangor districts at 5:30 PM on October 13. Landspouts, tornadoes, and waterspouts are common during the monsoon transition periods from March to May and September to October. Social media users shared several videos of the apparent tornado at the toll plaza.
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