Powerful Tornado Devastates Rio Bonito do Iguacu
On Friday night, a tornado with winds reaching up to 250 km/h struck Rio Bonito do Iguacu, a town of 14,000 residents in Parana state, southern Brazil. The violent storm tore through the town, killing at least six people and injuring around 750 others.
The twister flipped cars and severely damaged buildings, leaving the town largely destroyed after only minutes of intense wind. Aerial images revealed widespread devastation with debris scattered everywhere.
Residents Face Dire Aftermath
On Saturday, shocked locals searched through rubble to salvage their belongings. Nereu Sabadini, who was away when the tornado struck, said,
“I arrived home and found myself without a roof over my head. I’m homeless and rebuilding will take some time.”
Authorities estimate that 90% of the town was damaged. Roselei Dalcandon, standing amid the ruins of her former shop, said,
“It destroyed the town, houses, schools. What will become of us?”
Official Statements
The Parana state government confirmed the death toll and the massive damage caused by the tornado, emphasizing the urgent need for recovery efforts.
Author's summary: A devastating tornado with 250 km/h winds struck Rio Bonito do Iguacu, leaving six dead, hundreds injured, and 90% of the town damaged, forcing residents into immediate recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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