People on the ground in western Indonesia yesterday (February 28) witnessed the early stages of a destructive whirlwind before it touched ground, destroying houses and wreaking havoc.

The jaw-dropping phenomenon was seen in Kupang, on Timor, at around 2.30 pm local time. According to the local authority, dozens of houses were destroyed as the extreme winds tore open roofs and walls.

Fortunately, so far there were no reported casualty from the rare disaster. However, the Indonesian meteorological agency has issued an alert to Kupang residents that there is still potential for strong wind hit the city in the next few days.

A group of boys watch the birth of whirlwind in Kupang, Indonesia on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 2.30 PM local time. According to the local authority, dozens of houses were destructed as the wind blows the roofs and walls. Fortunately, so far no report of casualty due to the rare disaster. Indonesia meteorological agency has issued an alert to Kupang resident that there is still potential for strong wind hit the city in the next few days.

A video shows the birth of the whirlwind in Kupang, Indonesia on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 2.30 PM local time. According to the local authority, dozens of houses were destructed as the wind blows the roofs and walls. Fortunately, so far no report of casualty due to the rare disaster. Indonesia meteorological agency has issued an alert to Kupang resident that there is still potential for strong wind hit the city in the next few days.