"The phenomenon is known as a dust devil. Visually, it appears as a whirlwind similar to a tornado that carries dust and sand, but with a relatively smaller size than a tornado," he said, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, quoted from Liputan6.com. Septi stated that this phenomenon generally occurs in areas that have layers of sand and dust, such as desert or sand dune areas."

"Although not dangerous," said Septi, "we suggest that visitors avoid or move away if they see it. However, if they happen to be very close to the whirlwind, it is recommended to stay still for a moment while closing their eyes and protecting their nose or respiratory tract until the whirlwind disappears," she said.

"Embun upas or frost is a phenomenon that often occurs, especially in the TNBTS area, particularly during the dry season," he said. Eka explained that embun upas occurs due to the cold air caused by the Munson East wind blowing from the Australian continent."