Latest News

Vortex-shaped clouds form over Ipoh as torrential rain hits M’sia city

Vortex-shaped clouds spotted in Ipoh before torrential rain

On Thursday (6 June) evening, a large swathe of dark clouds appeared over Ipoh, Malaysia.

The clouds had gathered into a swirling vortex shape and darkened the evening sky.

A local noted that the ominous cloud formation was accompanied by “whistling wind” and “roaring thunder”.

Dark clouds take the shape of a vortex over Malaysia city

Malaysian news site Sin Chew first reported the phenomenon yesterday (6 June).

As evening fell, dark clouds descended upon Ipoh’s city centre and formed a swirling vortex.

Source: Chew Kwai Nam on Facebook

The clouds seemed to bridge the sky and the ground, blanketing the city.

A reporter from the newspaper captured the alarming sight.

Vortex-shaped clouds seen after high temperatures

According to the report by Sin Chew, Ipoh saw several back-to-back sweltering days earlier this week.

Many residents in Ipoh had trouble sleeping on the night of Wednesday (5 June) due to the unbearable heat.

Sin Chew reported that it started raining on 6 June at around 6pm.

 

Also read: Ominous Dark Clouds Hang Over S’pore On 5 Jul, Scene Reminds Netizens Of Gotham City

Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.

Featured image adapted from Chew Kwai Nam on Facebook.

Thanawut Fasaisirinan

Recent Posts

Crocodile alarms visitors after it tries to climb fence in Australia wildlife park

Shocked onlookers could be heard saying, "oh my god!" and "no!"

8 Jul 2024, 2:31 am

Changi Village goreng pisang stall sells business for 6-figure sum, reopens with new owner

The new owner officially took over the business on 1 July.

8 Jul 2024, 1:08 am

Future West Coast developments include new Clementi Stadium, to be ready by 2030

A mixed-use development on top of West Coast MRT is also being considered.

7 Jul 2024, 11:26 pm

Air China passenger mistakenly opens emergency door while looking for restroom, causes slide to deploy

Passengers said they were compensated with 400 yuan (S$74.28).

7 Jul 2024, 4:19 pm

Viral NDP heartthrob is an RSAF Captain, says it’s an honour to serve NDP’24 as stand-in

The online sensation boasts brains and good looks as he holds an MBA in Data…

7 Jul 2024, 3:13 pm