{"id":279958,"date":"2025-11-08T20:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T20:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/279958\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T20:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T20:16:08","slug":"powerful-tornado-flattens-brazilian-town-killing-at-least-6-and-injuring-hundreds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/279958\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful tornado flattens Brazilian town, killing at least 6 and injuring hundreds"},"content":{"rendered":"

A powerful tornado hit Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injuring more than 400 others Friday night, state officials said Saturday.<\/p>\n

The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 155 mph, destroyed dozens of homes in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, a town of about 14,000 residents, and prompted the government to declare an emergency in the affected region.<\/p>\n

“It destroyed everything. It destroyed the town, houses, schools. What will become of us?” Roselei Dalcandon told AFP as she stood by a pile of rubble that used to be her shop.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Aerial view of destroyed buildings after a tornado hit Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Parana state, Brazil, on Nov. 8, 2025.<\/p>\n

Parana State Government\/Handout via REUTERS<\/p>\n

State officials in a statement said at least one person was missing hours after the tornado touched down. Five of the killed were adults and the sixth was a 14-year-old girl. The number of people missing is expected to rise, officials said.<\/p>\n

The government said that 437 people, including children and pregnant women, had received medical attention at hospitals and on-site units. Of those, at least 10 underwent surgery and nine remained in serious condition.<\/p>\n

\"Aerial<\/p>\n

Aerial view of destroyed houses after a tornado hit Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Parana state, Brazil, on Nov. 8, 2025.<\/p>\n

Parana State Government\/Handout via REUTERS<\/p>\n

Civil defense officials estimated that about 90% of the town suffered some damage.<\/p>\n

On social media, Brazilian President Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with the victims.<\/p>\n

“We will continue supporting the Paran\u00e1 population. And providing all the necessary assistance,” he said.<\/p>\n

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AFP <\/p>\n

contributed to this report.\n <\/p>\n

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