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Rare Tornado Named 'Hatiasundha' Stuns Tourists in Odisha
10/12/2025
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- The rare tornado formed over Chilika Lake in Odisha, India, on October 11, 2025.
- Hundreds of tourists were stunned by the tornado, which lasted a few minutes without causing damage and drew viral videos.
- Eyewitnesses described the phenomenon as a towering spiral of wind and water.
- The tornado was named Hatiasundha, meaning "elephant trunk."
