Cover image via PenangEcho/Penang Kini (Edited by SAYS)
Chaos ensued on Penang Island after a huge waterspout appeared earlier this afternoon and brought about strong winds and waves
Various videos and photos of the phenomenon, which is believed to have occurred around 1.30pm today, 1 April, have gone viral on Facebook and WhatsApp.
According to The Star, the waterspout was seen near the UDA low-cost flats near Tanjung Tokong.
The waterspout reportedly went on for about 40 minutes…
Image via Salehi Hassan/Facebook
Image via Penang Kini/Facebook
… Leaving wreckage across Tanjung Tokong due to the strong winds and rain
Image via Penang Kini/Facebook
Image via Penang Kini/Facebook
Image via Penang Kini/Facebook
One user by the name of Muhamad Shakiran shared a photo of his stall, which was damaged by the winds.
One video even captured what could possibly be zinc roof plates flying around in the wind:
However, unlike what was said in the video, the phenomenon was not a tornado.
Free Malaysia Today reported that based on readings by Accuweather, the wind speed around the area exceeded 20km/hour.
