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Six Injured as Tornado Triggers Panic in Thoothukudi
Videos of the twisting column went viral as weather observers said wind speeds could reach 170-220 km/h, near EF2 strength.
- On Sunday, residents of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, witnessed a rare tornado-like funnel cloud that caused extensive damage to a toll plaza, private amusement park, and airport infrastructure.
- While tornadoes are common in the US, they are rare in India, typically occurring in eastern regions like West Bengal and Odisha rather than southern states.
- The 30-minute weather event reached wind speeds between 170-220km/h, consistent with an EF2 rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale according to structural observations.
- Flying debris from the toll plaza struck a nearby amusement park, injuring six visitors who were admitted to Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital with fractures.
- Videos of the vortex went viral online, with weather expert Navdeep Dahiya and the Tamil Nadu Weatherman sharing footage showing the storm uprooting trees and damaging equipment.
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