Massive Tornado Over Odisha’s Chilika Lake Sparks Panic Among Tourists And Fishermen Before Dissipating Safely

Odisha Tornado 2025: Odisha's famous Chilika Lake witnessed a shocking natural spectacle on Friday when a massive tornado suddenly formed in the middle of the lake. The incident occurred near the Kalijai area under the Krishnaprasad block. The sight spread panic among tourists and local fishermen, but fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported.

Tornado formed after rain, history repeated itself

The tornado occurred shortly after a sudden change in weather and rainfall. Similar events have occurred in Chilika before. In 2020, a tornado caused massive devastation in the Gambhari area, destroying five boats and two houses. However, this time, despite its frightening nature, it did not cause any damage.

Eyewitnesses described a terrifying experience

Tourists present at the time of the incident reported that the tornado formed in the middle of the lake, rose upwards, and then slowly dissipated. Some tourists near the Kalijai Temple described it as resembling an "elephant's trunk" and said that if it had formed closer to the shore, it could have caused a major disaster.

Local fishermen

explained that they are always alert and emerge from the lake at the slightest change in weather. This alertness proved to be a shield for them this time. Fishermen reported that the tornado affected an area of ​​approximately 15 kilometers and was accompanied by heavy rain, making the scene even more terrifying.

Panic spread, but no damage

This natural phenomenon created panic in the area, but there was no loss of life or property. The local administration has also confirmed that there was no loss of life or property. Despite this, the incident has become a cause for concern about the changing weather behavior of Chilika Lake. Experts believe that weather monitoring in this area should be done with more vigilance in the future. This incident is an example of the balance between the uncertainty of natural disasters and human vigilance, where timely response averted a potential danger.