Times of India·2 min read·medium
Watch: 'Tornado-like' dust column over Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi stuns residents
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A viral video of a swirling dust column in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, led to public speculation about a tornado. Meteorologists clarified that the phenomenon was actually a strong updraft caused by thunderstorm activity.
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Public awareness of weather phenomena helps prevent misinformation during extreme climate events.
Tamil Nadu Tornado: Watch: Tornado-like dust column over Tamil Nadu s Thoothukudi stuns residents | Chennai News - The Times of India
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