This incredible footage shot shows George Town, in Penang, Malaysia, where almost 200,000 people live. The enormous waterspout is seen moving towards the high-rise buildings of the Tanjung Tokong suburb. Local media reports that at least 50 houses in the area were badly damaged, but the water dispersed just five minutes after reaching land. (Image: AsiaWire/@salehi.hassan)"It was very scary and took place for the first time in the 50 years I have been staying here." (Image: AsiaWire)Waterspouts have a five-part cycle starting with the formation of a dark spot on the water surface, then a spiral pattern.

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2019 11:46 UTC