Monster Tornado Strikes Paraná, Brazil
Six people died and over 700 were injured after a powerful tornado hit the southern Brazilian state of Paraná. Officials described this as one of the most severe weather events ever recorded in the region.
Tornado Intensity Upgraded
The state’s climate monitoring agency, Simepar, upgraded the tornado from category F2 to F3 after assessing the damage and weather conditions on Friday.
“In terms of magnitude, it was certainly the most devastating tornado we’ve ever had” in the state of Paraná, said Simepar meteorologist Lizandro Jacobsen, as reported by Bloomberg.
Devastation in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu
Photos from Paraná’s Civil Defense revealed extensive destruction in the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu. Homes, vehicles, and roads suffered severe damage.
- More than 90% of the town was impacted.
- Officials are working to restore water and electricity services.
F3 Tornado Classification
The US National Weather Service classifies an F3 tornado as severe, with wind speeds between 158 and 206 mph (254 to 331 km/h).
Increasing Severe Weather in Southern Brazil
Southern Brazil, a key producer of grain and meat, has experienced more frequent severe weather events recently. Heavy rains in November have led authorities to declare states of emergency in multiple cities within Paraná.
Summary: The powerful F3 tornado that devastated Paraná is considered the worst in the state's history, reflecting a growing trend of extreme weather events in southern Brazil.
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