Video: Driver films tornado in coastal region of South Africa

Driver Tjaart Nel on Monday (3) filmed a dark cloud similar to a tornado moving over the town of Tongaat, in the coastal region of South Africa, Kwa Zulu Natal.

See images of the tornado in South Africa:

Local media reported that the national weather service had issued a level four warning for heavy rain and possible flooding.

Rescue services said the weather phenomena resulted in the destruction of several homes and the displacement of people.

The video was verified by the location of nearby buildings, trees and fields that matched satellite images of the area.

Reuters was able to confirm the date from metadata that matched what the source reported.

Source: CNN Brasil

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