West Java whirlwinds raise alarm over climate crisis


A resident stands among the rubble of a house destroyed by a whirlwind in Sukadana village, Sumedang regency, West Java, on Feb 22, 2024. - Antara

JAKARTA: The recent occurrence of whirlwinds in multiple parts of West Java has prompted climate scientists to predict that the ongoing climate crisis could lead to more frequent and intense storms across the country.

Videos of a whirlwind in Rancaekek district, Bandung regency, began circulating on social media on Wednesday (Feb 21), showing a rotating column of air carrying debris from buildings in the area.

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