Indonesia: Tornado in East Java injures 35 Nov. 23

Event

A tornado ripped through East Java province on Thursday, November 23, bringing winds of up to 70 km/h (45 mph). At least 35 people were injured. The tornado particularly affected the Sidaorjo area, where around 600 homes were destroyed within five minutes. A hundred people were evacuated to a nearby school.

Context

In February 2017, 166 houses were damaged when a tornado struck several villages in East Java.

Advice

Individuals present in the area are advised to remain vigilant and to abide by all instructions issued by the authorities.