A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing at least six people, the state government said on Saturday.
Breakdown
- A tornado struck Paraná state in southern Brazil, leaving six dead and hundreds injured.
- The town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu was hit hardest, with half its urban area suffering severe damage and about 1,000 people displaced. 9s
- Roads were blocked, power lines damaged, and firefighters continued searching for victims. 16s
- Volunteers and emergency crews airlifted medical supplies to affected areas, and elite rescue teams with search dogs were deployed. 47s
- Hospitals struggled to treat nearly 500 patients within 12 hours following the tornado. 59s