Five people died and 130 others were injured as a result of the hurricane in Brazil.

At least five people died and 130 others were injured as a result of the hurricane in the Brazilian state of Paraná. This was reported on November 8 by CNN Brasil.

"According to the state Civil Defense, at least five deaths have been confirmed so far and 130 people have been injured," the material says.

According to the TV channel, the cyclone is associated with a cold front, with wind gusts of more than 100 km/h in states such as Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Sao Paulo. In addition, the wind that struck the city of Rio Bonito do Iguazu in some areas reached more than 250 km/h. At the same time, the hurricane may move, affecting the coast of Rio de Janeiro and Espiritu Santo.

Local authorities urged residents to avoid open areas, not to stand under trees and wiring due to the risk of strong gusts of wind and demolition of structures.

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On November 2, it was reported that Hurricane Melissa, which struck the Caribbean, claimed the lives of 28 Jamaicans. Also, as of October 31, 49 people became victims of the hurricane in Haiti. At least 23 people, including 10 children, have died in southern Haiti after a river overflowed its banks.

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