Indonesia Faces a New Natural Disaster: The First Large-Scale Tornado in Its History
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago and fourth most populous country, has been hit by a rare and devastating natural disaster: the first large-scale tornado in its history. The tornado, which occurred on February 21, 2024, swept through the town of Sumedang in West Java province, injuring at least 33 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. The tornado was a shocking …