On cam: 'Tornado' mystery in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi; airport expansion project damaged

A dramatic tornado-like weather phenomenon and powerful winds caused widespread damage in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, injuring several people and damaging infrastructure near the airport expansion site. While videos of the swirling wind column went viral, the India Meteorological Department clarified that it was not a tornado but a localized weather event driven by strong convective activity and vigorous updrafts.