< Back to all clusters
[INTERNATIONAL] · Brazil · 50 sources

started · updated

Severe storms and tornado hit southern Brazil, displacing thousands

Severe weather caused by a cold front and heavy rains has struck southern Brazil, particularly affecting the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná. In Rio Grande do Sul, the Defesa Civil reported 2,686 people displaced across 117 municipalities. The storms resulted in one fatality—a motorcyclist in Montenegro—and five injuries. Highly impacted areas include Minas do Leão with 500 displaced persons, Novo Hamburgo with 480, and Sapiranga with 360.

In Paraná, a tornado was confirmed in Piraí do Sul, with visual evidence compatible with the phenomenon. The tornado affected approximately 20 rural residences and displaced 20 people. Additional storm activity and possible tornadic events were reported in Candói, affecting 40 people and causing material damage to 10 structures. Authorities in Paraná remain on alert for further intense storms, including potential hail and strong winds.

Entities

Campos Gerais · Candói · Defesa Civil · FAEP · Paraná · Piraí do Sul · Rio Grande do Sul · Simepar · Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

Sources

5 days ago