Tornado hits the city of Bogor, leaving a trail of destruction and at least one person dead, Indonesia
Featured image: Tornado in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia on December 6, 2018. Credit: Natural Disasters
At least one person was killed after a tornado struck the Indonesian city of Bogor, West Java on December 6, 2018.
The tornado formed at about 15:00 LT, leaving a trail of destruction and killing a 45-year-old man. According to local media reports, the man died after a tree fell on his car.
Astaghfirulloh….. angin Puting beliung melanda Wilayah Cipaku, Batutulis, Lawanggintung Kec. Bogor selatan….. @infoBMKG pic.twitter.com/u13nE0yOKh
— MILLY #TJ (@emillya_vedder) December 6, 2018
Local authorities said the tornado had wind speeds of 50 km/h (31 mph). It carved a path of destruction, uprooted trees and tore roofs off buildings.
The city is currently experiencing the peak of its rainy season.
16.59 Kota Bogor dilanda angin puting beliung, pohon menimpa angkutan umum disekitar Stasiun Batu Tulis Bogor arah jalan Cipaku @SekolahRelawan pic.twitter.com/wqY0STow78
— TMC Polda Metro Jaya (@TMCPoldaMetro) December 6, 2018
rlt/ Stasiun Batutulis porak poranda krn puting beliung. Temen2 di Bogor stay safe ya, pic.twitter.com/9Vt1isxQNm
— rlt/ – ON (@rilthingy) December 6, 2018
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