{
  "id": 14410934,
  "title": "Mini tornado formed amid active thunderstorm clouds, says MetMalaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mini-tornado-formed-amid-active-thunderstorm-clouds-says-metmalaysia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:13:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/14/mini-tornado-formed-amid-active-thunderstorm-clouds-says-metmalaysia"
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  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mini tornado formed amid active thunderstorm clouds, says MetMalaysia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mini-tornado-formed-amid-active-thunderstorm-clouds-says-metmalaysia-14416540",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:13:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}