What the French media is describing as a “mini-tornado” touched down in the neighboring island of Guadeloupe on Sunday afternoon.
The strange weather phenomena took place in Baie-Mahault on Sunday afternoon at around 2, which according to the French media “sowed terror” among the residents.
Reports are that there is major damage in residential areas in a town called Belcourt. Fire and rescue services have been deployed to the area.
Videos and photos circulating on social media show scenes similar to the passage of a hurricane.
Guadeloupe has now been placed under Orange Alert for “strong rains and thunderstorms.”
French newspaper Guadeloupe la 1ère reported on Sunday afternoon that the island was being affected by a wet and unstable air mass.
“Heavy and sometimes stormy showers can still be triggered quickly, today and can generate significant rainfall totals reaching, or even exceeding, 80mm of rain in 3 hours. Temporary flooding is therefore to be feared,” the newspaper said.
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