The rare phenomenon was spotted in the southwestern direction of Goddess Kalijai Temple, the presiding deity of Chilika lake.
Visitors at Odisha’s world-famous Chilika Lake were left stunned and terrified after witnessing a massive sky-high tornado swirling over the lake in a rare spectacle on Sunday. While Odisha, a coastal state, is prone to cyclones and typhoons around this time of the year, this is perhaps the first time a tornado has been witnessed anywhere in the state, making it a sight to behold.
The rare phenomenon, resembling a waterspout or massive whirlwind, was spotted in the southwestern direction of Goddess Kalijai Temple, the presiding deity of Chilika lake.
According to eyewitnesses, the tornado appeared suddenly while hundreds of tourists were enjoying boat rides and sightseeing at the tourist attraction.
The sudden shift in atmospheric pressure created a towering spiral of wind and water, triggering panic among visitors, many of whom screamed and ran for safety.
