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Two deaths, three tornadoes, 70,000 affected: Storms destroy RS
Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms hit 70,000 people.
In brief
Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms hit 70,000 people. Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms affected 70,000 people. Originally reported by Estadão.
Tornadoes confirmed in three towns
Three towns in Rio Grande do Sul recorded tornadoes on Wednesday morning.
“Tornados were recorded in Erval Grande, Itatiba do Sul, and Barra do Rio Azul”
Over 70,000 people affected
More than 70,491 people were impacted by the storms across 136 municipalities.
“More than 70,491 people were impacted by the storms across 136 municipalities”
Two deaths under investigation
Two deaths are being investigated for possible links to the storms.
“One death in Sagrada Família where a man was pulled by river current, another in Cacique Doble”
150 weather events since October
Rio Grande do Sul recorded 150 weather events since October 1, including 131 with injuries or damage.
“Since October 1, the state has recorded 150 weather events in 136 cities”
Most affected municipalities
Espumoso has 15,201 affected people, followed by Sertão with 5,541.
“Espumoso has 15,201 affected people, followed by Sertão with 5,541”
The short version
Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms affected 70,000 people.
