‘Tornado’ causes major damage in Gobabis

Staff Reporter

CATTLE country in the east of Namibia was hit by a severe hail and wind storm on Saturday afternoon, causing serious damage to property in Gobabis where its famous Brahman bull almost took flight.

The storm, described as a ‘ten-minute-tornado’, ripped roofs off buildings, uprooted trees and flattened electric fences.

Reports of 15 mm hail measured within 15 minutes were also received.

No injuries have so far been reported.

The famous statue of a Brahman bull at the western entrance of Cattle Capital in Omaheke, was hit by wind that almost ripped it completely off the base.

DAMAGE: Gobabis was hit by a severe storm. Photos: WhatsApp