Brasília, November 8 (Udaipur Kiran): A powerful tornado accompanied by heavy storms has caused widespread destruction in Brazil’s southern state of Paraná. According to the state government, at least six people have died and over 400 others have been injured in the disaster.
The city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu was the worst affected, where the tornado struck early Saturday morning, tearing through homes and buildings. The state’s civil defense agency reported that more than half of the city’s urban area was damaged, with roofs ripped off and several structures collapsing. Roads were blocked, and power supply was severely disrupted across many regions.
Officials said that 437 people have been treated for injuries, while over 1,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes due to extensive damage. Nearby areas such as Guarapuava also reported severe damage from heavy rains and strong winds.
Meteorological authorities said that the tornado’s wind speeds ranged between 180 and 250 km/h (111 to 155 mph), marking it as one of the strongest in recent years in the region.
Brazil’s Minister of Institutional Relations, Gleisi Hoffmann, announced that she, along with Acting Health Minister Adriano Masuda and other federal officials, will visit the affected areas to oversee relief and reconstruction efforts.
Expressing grief on social media platform X, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said, “We will continue to provide every possible assistance to the people of Paraná and stand with the families affected by this tragedy.”
The devastating tornado has left a trail of destruction across several parts of Paraná, and emergency teams remain on-site to deliver aid and restore essential services.
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