# 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.
- Title: Two deaths, three tornadoes, 70,000 affected: Storms destroy…
- Summary: Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms hit 70,000 people. rio grande do sul, tornados, temporais · reported by Estadão.
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- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/mortes-tornados-afetados-temporais-provocam-destruicao-no-rs-npr
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Three tornadoes and two deaths in Rio Grande do Sul as storms affected 70,000 people.