21 February 2024 · Rancaekek, Indonesia · ? Intensity unknown
In the afternoon a large, dark tornado swept across the industrial area between Rancaekek and Jatinangor near Bandung on the island of Java. It damaged more than 30 factories and hundreds of homes and sent roofing sheets flying.
Indonesian scientists called it the first true tornado ever recorded in Indonesia; the weather service preferred the local term 'puting beliung' (whirlwind).
Indonesia sits near the equator, where tornadoes are very unusual.
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Angin kencang di Rancaekek, Jawa Barat: Tornado atau puting beliung? - BBC News IndonesiaChannel: BBC News IndonesiaWatch on YouTube ↗
Angin Puting Beliung di Rancaekek Disebut Badai Tornado Pertama di IndonesiaChannel: BeritaSatuWatch on YouTube ↗
Angin Puting Beliung di Rancaekek dan Jatinangor Curi Perhatian Media AsingChannel: Kompas.comWatch on YouTube ↗