Powerful winds swept through parts of southeastern Brazil on July 29, causing significant damage and leading to at least five deaths. The severe weather forced beachgoers at Rio de Janeiro's Praia Vermelha Beach to evacuate as umbrellas and chairs were tossed by gusts that reached up to 62 mph.
Video footage showed crowds scrambling for safety amid the chaos. The strong winds resulted in widespread destruction throughout the region. Fatalities were attributed to incidents such as collapsed structures and falling trees.