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Powerful Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Southern Brazil, Killing 6 and Injuring 750
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tornado with winds up to 155 mph struck town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu
- 90% of the town destroyed, with many buildings losing roofs
- Tornado hit Brazil as it prepares to host UN Climate Change Conference
Last month, a devastating tornado struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful twister, with winds reaching up to 155 mph, tore through the town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu, killing 6 people and injuring 750 others.
Aerial photographs show that the tornado destroyed around 90% of the town, with many buildings losing their roofs and parts of the area left completely flattened. Nearby farmland and trees outside the tornado's path, however, appear largely untouched.
