Brazil: Six killed, around 750 injured as powerful tornado devastates Parana state

Rio Bonito do Iguacu [Brazil], November 9, 2025 (ANI): At least six people were killed, one reported missing and nearly 750 others injured after a powerful tornado ripped through the southern Brazilian state of Parana late on Friday, Al Jazeera reported, citing local authorities.

According to Al Jazeera, the twister, with winds reaching up to 250 km/h, struck the town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu on Saturday and lasted less than a minute, yet caused widespread destruction, levelling about 90 per cent of the town, which is home to 14,000 people.

Five of the victims were from Rio Bonito do Iguacu, while another was from the nearby town of Guarapuava.

Aerial images reveal extensive damage, with many buildings st

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