Five dead and 80% of the city destroyed by tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in Paraná Por Luís Henrique Costa
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A tornado classified as EF3 hit Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, in the center-south of Paraná, on Friday afternoon (7). The phenomenon caused five deaths, four in the city and one in Guarapuava, in addition to 432 injured people treated. Winds reached 250 km/h, destroying 80% of the urban area.
Civil Defense confirmed the preliminary data. More than a thousand people were left homeless. Rescue teams work to remove rubble.
- Houses lost roofs.
- Posts fell on public roads.
- Trees were uprooted.
Formation of the phenomenon
Simepar identified a supercell as the origin of the tornado. A rotating updraft, called a mesocyclone, formed within the cloud. Factors such as high humidity and wind shear contributed.
Meteorologist Samuel Braun highlighted the rare intensity. In his 23-year career, he has not recorded a similar event in the EF3 category. The scale goes up to EF5.
Recorded Damages
Images taken by residents show damaged properties. Hail accompanied the windyou. Around 14 thousand inhabitants face power outages.
Hospitals in the region received the injured. Extra beds were made available in nearby units. Ambulances from Cascavel and Guarapuava supported the service.
Relief actions
The government of Paraná sent 30 firefighters from several cities. The Tactical Relief Operations Group, with 20 members and dogs, moved to search. A command base operates in Guarapuava.
Trucks carried basic food baskets, hygiene kits and dormitory items. Materials left Curitiba in the early hours of Saturday (8).
Volunteers and police assist in the searches. Two people are still missing.
Gusts in other locations
Strong winds hit neighboring municipalities. Records include:
- Dois Vizinhos: 82.4 km/h at 7pm.
- Cornélio Procópio: 76 km/h at 8:30 pm.
- Campo Mourão: 74.2 km/h at 9:30 pm.
Federal aid
Minister Waldez Góes plans to send teams. Action takes place under the guidance of President Lula. Resources are aimed at reconstruction and humanitarian support.
Atmospheric conditions
An extratropical cyclone influenced the south of the country. RainThe strong ones affected Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Alerts are in effect in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
