Brazil. A tornado hit the city. "It looks like a bomb exploded here"

A tornado classified as F2 struck Maringa, Brazil, causing significant damage. Winds reached speeds between 180 and 253 km/h, damaging over 200 power poles and cutting off electricity to 47,000 residents. By Wednesday, 35,000 buildings remained without power. The tornado uprooted more than 300 trees, damaged roofs, and blocked roads, including the collapse of a fire station roof. Residents described the destruction as unexpected and devastating, with many losing their possessions overnight.