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 in Parana state, southern Brazil. The storm caused extensive destruction, killing at least six people and injuring around 750.
The tornado overturned cars and demolished buildings, leaving the town nearly destroyed. Officials confirmed the violent storm lasted only a few minutes but brought intense winds capable of severe damage.
Aerial images revealed widespread devastation, with debris scattered throughout the area. On the following day, residents began searching through the wreckage of their homes to recover belongings.
“I arrived home and found myself without a roof over my head,” said 51-year-old Nereu Sabadini, who was working outside the town when the tornado struck. “I’m homeless and rebuilding will take some time.”
“It destroyed the town, houses, schools. What will become of us?” expressed Roselei Dalcandon, standing beside the rubble of her former shop.
Authorities reported that 90% of the town suffered damage, highlighting the extent of the catastrophe.
Summary
The deadly tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguacu caused massive destruction, with six fatalities and hundreds injured, leaving most of the town severely damaged and its residents displaced.