US EditionPowerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more
- A powerful tornado struck Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Parana state, on Friday, November 7, 2025, killing at least six people and injuring more than 400, the Parana state government said.
- Meteorological data show the system formed as hot, humid air from the north collided with a cold front from Argentina, creating high instability and winds of 180-250 km/h, an F2 classification.
- Civil Defence officials estimated about 90% of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu suffered damage; aerial imagery shows flipped vehicles, flattened buildings, blocked roads, and disrupted power lines and water supply.
- Federal ministers Gleisi Hoffmann and Adriano Massuda are travelling to coordinate relief while Ratinho Junior, Governor of Parana, mobilised security forces and declared a state of public calamity.
- Rescue and search teams continue combing debris for survivors as officials warn missing persons could rise, while severe weather hits Parana and neighbouring states amid the COP30 climate summit in Belém.
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Powerful Tornado in Brazil Kills 6 People and Injures More Than 400 Others
RIO DE JANEIRO—A powerful tornado in Brazil’s southern state of Parana killed six people and injured more than 400 others Friday night, state officials said Saturday. The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 250 kph (155 mph), destroyed dozens of homes and prompted the government to declare an emergency in the affected region. State officials in a statement said at least one person was missing hours after the tornado touched down. Five of the …
Monster tornado leaves trail of carnage in Brazil's Parana; at least 6 killed, over 700 injured—watch video
Six people died and more than 700 were reported injured after a tornado struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, in what the state government says was one of the most extreme weather events to ever hit the region.
A severe tornado devastated the small town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in southern Brazil. At least six people died, hundreds were injured, many were missing. Authorities expect more victims.
According to the authorities, at least six people were killed in a tornado in southern Brazil and about 750 more were injured. Further victims are expected.
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