Tornado Claims Six Lives and Injures 750 in Southern Brazil Town Devastation

Tornado Impact: A tornado in southern Brazil killed at least six people and injured around 750, causing extensive damage to the town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu, where 90% of the area was affected.

Destruction and Recovery: The storm, with winds reaching 250 km/h, obliterated buildings and left residents sifting through rubble, with ongoing rescue efforts for missing individuals.

Government Response: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with the victims and dispatched a team of ministers and disaster relief experts to assist in recovery efforts.

Weather Alerts: An alert for dangerous storms remains in effect across Parana and neighboring states, following a pattern of severe weather that has previously caused significant flooding in the region.