Devastating Tornado in Brazil Claims 6 Lives and Injures Over 700 in Catastrophic Destruction of Rio Bonito do Iguacu

Nov 09, 2025 02:57 am CST

A powerful tornado with winds reaching 250 km/h devastated the town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu in Brazil's Parana state, killing at least six people and injuring approximately 750. The catastrophic twister destroyed 90% of the town in minutes, prompting a major emergency response and raising concerns about increasing severe weather events in the region. President Lula da Silva has dispatched ministers and disaster relief experts to assist the affected community.