A devastating tornado tore through the southern Brazilian state of Parana on Friday night, claiming six lives and injuring over 400 individuals, according to state officials. The catastrophic event, with wind speeds exceeding 250 kph (155 mph), caused widespread destruction, leveling dozens of homes and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in the affected area. Among the victims, five were adults, and the sixth was a 14-year-old girl. At least one person remains missing in the aftermath of the disaster. Emergency medical teams attended to 437 people, including children and pregnant women, with at least 10 requiring surgery and nine in critical condition. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences and solidarity with the victims through social media, emphasizing the nation’s support during this tragic time.
Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures more than 400 others
