5 people killed and 432 injured…unprecedented devastation in southern Brazil
At least five people were killed and 432 injured as a result of a tornado that struck an area in southern : "We regret to confirm that five people died due to the tornado" In the town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu.
Unprecedented devastation
The weather phenomenon caused unprecedented devastation in the area, about 300 kilometers from the famous Iguaçu Falls.
The Paraná government said in a statement that firefighters in Paraná and health agencies from several neighboring towns have so far treated 432 injured people.
Among these, nine people are in critical condition, while Many of them had to undergo surgical operations.
More casualties
In addition, two people are still missing, as Colonel Fernando Schönig, Director of Civil Defense in Paraná, told the website "G1"that "This is a war scenario"
He added: "There is a high possibility of more casualties. Unfortunately, this hit Trees were uprooted and homes were destroyed The damage was concentrated in the town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, which has a population of 14,000, according to the Technology and Environmental Monitoring Agency in Paraná. The winds, which reached a speed of between 180 and 250 km, caused, Uprooting trees and destroying homes. The National Institute of Meteorology maintained the warning "Storm risk" In all regions of Paraná, in addition to other southern states bordering Argentina and Uruguay.
