Rare tornado devastates southern Brazil town leaving 6 killed, hundreds injured
A rare and powerful tornado tore through Rio Bonito do Iguacu, killing at least six and injuring more than 600 as residents and officials confront widespread destruction and ongoing search efforts. On the evening of November 7, 2025, the quiet town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu in Brazil’s southern Parana state was transformed in a matter of minutes. What began as a routine Friday quickly spiraled into chaos as a tornado—one of the most powerful in recent memory—tore through the municipality, leaving death and destruction in its wake. By the time the winds finally subsided, the town, home to about 14,000 people, was left reeling from devastation that local officials and residents alike described as nothing short of a “war zone.” According to Parana’s civil defense and multiple news outlets, at least six people were killed and more than 600 injured in the disaster. As rescue teams scoured the ruins for survivors and the missing, the number of casualties remained fluid. Two people were…
