# Severe weather and tornadoes in southern Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-weather-and-tornadoes-in-southern-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-11T20:58:51.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2.

Severe weather, including heavy rains and a tornado, struck southern Brazil, specifically impacting the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná. In Rio Grande do Sul, a cold front and intense rainfall displaced 2,686 people across 117 municipalities and resulted in one fatality.

In Paraná, a tornado was confirmed in Piraí do Sul, damaging 45 properties, including six houses, two agricultural warehouses, and a health center. The tornado affected approximately 530 people, with 35 residents displaced. 

Relief efforts have commenced, with the State Civil Defense delivering 2,600 fiber-cement tiles, mattresses, and dormitory kits to assist in reconstruction. Local authorities are working to establish a formal State of Emergency decree to facilitate humanitarian aid, restore essential services, and provide financial resources for affected farmers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Piraí do Sul receives relief supplies after tornado damage

The State Civil Defense delivered 2,600 tiles to Piraí do Sul, Brazil, to aid reconstruction after a tornado destroyed several homes and damaged 45 properties, affecting 530 people.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pira-do-sul-receives-relief-supplies-after-tornado-damage

### 2026-08-07: Severe storms and tornado hit southern Brazil, displacing thousands

Severe storms and a tornado in southern Brazil have displaced over 2,600 people in Rio Grande do Sul and caused destruction in Paraná, including a confirmed tornado in Piraí do Sul.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tornado-causes-destruction-in-parans-campos-gerais-region

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