"Two people are still unaccounted for. How bad was the Brazil tornado? Winds between 180 and 250 kilometers per hour (110 to 155 mph) ripped through the town of 14,000 people, destroying houses, uprooting trees, and overturning vehicles. Officials described the scene as resembling "a war zone." Images shared on Brazilian media showed widespread damage, with entire streets leveled and brick homes collapsed."
"Civil Defense chief Fernando Schunig said the tornado struck directly in the town center, making it especially lethal. Governor Ratinho Junior said on X that state security forces were on alert and assisting affected communities. The National Institute of Meteorology has maintained a severe-storm warning for Parana and neighboring states Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. "The teams are already mobilized to assist the families and provide all necessary support," he said."
At least five people were killed and more than 400 injured after a powerful tornado struck Rio Bonito do Iguacu in Parana state. Two people remain unaccounted for as search teams comb debris. Winds of 180 to 250 kilometers per hour ripped through the town of 14,000, destroying houses, uprooting trees and overturning vehicles. The tornado hit the town center, amplifying lethality and leaving scenes described as resembling a war zone with entire streets leveled and brick homes collapsed. State security forces and national agencies have mobilized to assist families, and federal officials are traveling to coordinate relief and reconstruction. Severe-storm warnings remain in effect.
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