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A tornado flattened a city in southern Brazil, causing over 1,000 people to evacuate their homes. The National Institute of Meteorology said a supercell storm created the tornado that hit Xanxere city in Santa Catarina on Monday. Scientists have recorded winds of up to 200 miles per hour. One of the dead was identified as Jamil Francisco da Silva, who was the driver of a bus carrying farm workers from the countryside into the city. According to Agencia Brasil, the vehicle was swept away by the tornado and overturned, killing the driver and also injuring several farmers. The other death occurred in a gym, when strong winds smashed through part of the roof, falling on Mateus Pereira, who was playing football with friends.