A powerful tornado hit Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injuring more than 400 others Friday night, state officials said Saturday. The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 155 mph, destroyed dozens of homes in Rio Bonito do Iguacu and Guarapuava and prompted the government to declare an emergency in the affected region. This footage shows numerous commercial buildings, including a supermarket and an electrical store, left destroyed by the storm. Civil defense officials

A tornado ripped through Southern Brazil on November 7, killing at least five people and injuring 432 others. | New York Post

A tornado killed at least six people and injured more than 400 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil. The storm, which lasted only a few minutes, struck with winds reaching up to 250 km per hour (155 mph) and was accompanied by heavy hail. Watch this video for more information. #TNOriginals #TimesNow | TIMES NOW

A freak tornado has torn through southern Brazil, striking without warning and leaving communities in ruins. Many locals ran for their lives as the supercell closed in, but some could not escape, and there are fears the death toll will rise. | 7NEWS Adelaide

NEW: Devastating scenes are emerging from Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, in southern Paraná, Brazil, after a powerful tornado tore through the town on Friday. Drone footage reveals widespread destruction, with much of the town left unrecognizable. Early reports indicate at least four people have died and hundreds injured. | WeatherNation

A tornado struck Brazil's Parana, killing at least six people and injuring hundreds as authorities rushed rescue teams and supplies to the hardest-hit areas https://reut.rs/4oDQz8M | Reuters