Tornado in Brazil

A powerful tornado tore through the town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, on 7 November.

The tornado was triggered by the collision of warm, humid air from northern Brazil with a strong cold front moving in from the south. With estimated wind speeds between 250–332 km/h (155–205 mph), it was rated F3 on the Fujita scale.

The tornado destroyed homes, schools, shops, and vehicles, while public infrastructure was flattened or severely damaged. Approximately 80–90% of the town was devastated.

Six people were killed, including a teenage girl. Over 750 individuals received medical attention, with at least 10 undergoing surgery. Nine people remain in serious condition, and one person is still missing.

Civil Defense, the Fire Department, and state authorities mobilized for search, rescue, and aid distribution. A state of emergency was declared, and three days of mourning were announced by Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Jr.