Tornado in Jammu triggers panic among locals; no damage reported

In an unprecedented weather occurrence, a tornado was reported in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Saturday (April 11, 2026) evening, leaving residents startled and anxious.

Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the J&K Meteorological Department, confirmed that the rare phenomenon lasted for about 10 minutes in an open field. Local police officials reported no damage from the event.