A waterspout incident that occurred earlier today along the coral coast has caused significant damage to a family home. Desmand Dass, who shared his experience with FBC News, described the event as shockingly sudden and unexpected for his family.
He remarked, “As you can see today, there was a bit of disaster around the area. It was a sudden disaster. We didn’t expect this. For the past few years, we encountered a lot of cyclones. A lot of cyclones. Category 5, 6. Cyclone Winston, Herald. This is just a sudden, sudden drop. As you can see around, damage that has been done.”
Waterspouts are weather phenomena characterized by rotating columns of air that develop over water, forming a funnel that connects the surface of the water to the clouds above. Although they visually resemble tornadoes, waterspouts typically occur over oceans, seas, or lakes, with the potential to lift water spray into the atmosphere.
Misaeli Funaki, the Director of the Fiji Meteorological Service, explained that waterspouts can emerge during calm weather conditions or can originate from strong thunderstorms. These powerful weather events pose risks not only to boats and coastal areas but also to low-flying aircraft, highlighting the need for awareness and caution in affected regions.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and the potential for sudden, severe events in places that have already experienced significant weather challenges.
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