Waterspout likely brought on by hot spell


GEORGE TOWN: The waterspout that wreaked havoc in three villages in Tanjung Tokong could have been driven by the hot spell in the state, said Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of Physics Deputy Dean Assoc Prof H.S. Lim.

The phenomenon took place over the sea as it was warmer than land during midday.

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