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Brazil cleans up after deadly tornado

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At least 6 people are dead and 750 people injured after a tornado tore through a town in southern Brazil. Rescuers are still searching for survivors from under the remains of homes and businesses hit by the powerful storm.

Breakdown
  • A tornado destroyed homes and businesses in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, leaving many residents with only their clothes and documents.
  • Survivors described the tornado's rapid impact and expressed gratitude for surviving despite significant losses. 15s
  • The tornado's winds reached 250 kilometers per hour, causing injuries and fatalities; some patients remain in intensive care. 1m 0s
  • The Paraná state government declared three days of mourning and requested extra federal funds for recovery. 1m 16s
  • The disaster coincided with the COP climate conference in Brazil, emphasizing the urgency of addressing extreme weather. 1m 38s
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