Rio Grande do Sul needs help, strong storms and flooding cause deaths and a lot of damage in the state.
The amount of rain in 10 days in the state of Rio Grande do Sul it is something that caused terrible damage. Today we're going to introduce you to a little of what's happening in the state.
More than that, today you will learn about ways to safely contribute to residents affected by the waters. About 420mm in 10 days is a lot for a state.
The truth is that Rio Grande do Sul needs urgent help, and only with the support of the entire country will it be possible to rebuild the state.
Start of rains in April
Firstly, all the damage began in the month of April, more precisely on the 27th. Having increased on the 29th, the terrible conditions in the state began.
There are more than 75 confirmed deathsHowever, there are still people missing, and others to be rescued from their homes.
There are more than 300 cities directly affected by the storms, with more than 800 thousand people with problems due to the rains.
The number of homeless people is immense, as is the number of houses and public buildings, as well as businesses under water.
Hospitals closed in Rio Grande do Sul
Today there are more than 18 hospitals with suspension of services, thus, fence 25 thousand people are directly affected.
Additionally, some hospitals have started to transfer people using helicopters, as land travel is impossible. Therefore, the damage from the storms will remain for a long time.
Since only after the waters subside will the population and the government discover the extent of the damage. Since equipment and the building will suffer damage, some irreversible.
Rio Grande do Sul needs help, people are homeless, many people have lost everything, only with everyone's help will the people of Rio Grande do Sul be able to get back on their feet.
Crowdfunding to help Rio Grande do Sul
Finally, many fundraisers are being carried out online, so many Brazilians are contributing. However, some care is necessary to avoid scams.
Make sure you are contributing to an official body, many people take advantage of the moment to run scams. Prefer to contribute to fundraisers whose origin is reliable.
Additionally, you can contribute by donating clothes, blankets, hygiene and cleaning products. There are many collection points spread across cities in Brazil.
Don't forget to help those in need, after all we can help people who lost everything in Rio Grande do Sul. The Gauchos are counting on you.
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