Storm damage leaves streets littered with debris and utility poles down in Maringá, Brazil

On November 2, 2026, in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, @paulodetarsog shared a video showing the aftermath of a powerful storm that struck the city. In the video, a debris-strewn urban street is seen from inside a vehicle, with fallen branches, scattered debris, and damaged infrastructure covering parts of the wet roadway. Several electrical poles can be seen knocked down as the driver passes through the affected area. According to reports, the storm brought heavy rainfall and wind gusts of up to 81 km/h (50 mph), causing widespread damage across the city. Meteorological agency Simepar indicated that the destruction was consistent with a possible tornado. The storm reportedly left more than 82,200 properties without electricity, prompting Mayor Silvio Barros to declare a state of public calamity.