In Brazil, scientists are still debating whether the tornado that hit Rio Bonito de Iguazú was a category 5 after devastating 90 percent of the territory. The destruction was so extreme that experts reassessed whether the phenomenon had reached the highest level, leaving most of the city destroyed. Researchers linked the event to an alarming trend of extreme weather in recent years, exacerbated by deforestation in the region, which altered the climate and created the conditions for this tragedy. Meanwhile, while some residents remain without basic services, solidarity flourished through the support of civil organizations.
00:00Meanwhile in Brazil, scientists are still debating whether the tornado that hit Rio Bonito de Iguaçu was a Category 5 after devastating 90% of the territory.
00:12The devastation in Rio Bonito de Iguaçu was so extreme that experts reassessed whether the tornado had actually been a Category 5, the highest level.
00:23The phenomenon left 90% of the city destroyed, saying this linked to an alarming trend.
00:29The last few years had seen extreme weather events, exacerbated by deforestation in the region, which altered the climate and created the conditions for this strategy.
00:39In turn, while some residents were still without basic services, so that they flourished in these communities through the support of civil organizations.
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