Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 12 Oct 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
A rare and powerful tornado-like phenomenon formed over Chilika Lake near the Kalijai Temple in Odisha, sending tourists and locals into panic. The swirling column of air and water, resembling an “elephant trunk,” locally called Hatiasundha, was captured on video by several visitors. The vortex lasted for a few minutes before dissipating without causing damage. Meteorologists described it as a waterspout, a type of tornado that occurs over water bodies. The incident quickly went viral on social media, highlighting the unpredictable weather patterns emerging along India’s eastern coast.
