A atriz Paloma Duarte celebrou seu aniversário nesta terça-feira (21 de maio) postando uma série de selfies em seu Instagram. Nas imagens, ela exibe um sorriso largo e aproveita para fazer um apelo solidário a seus seguidores: que façam doações para ajudar as vítimas das enchentes no Rio Grande do Sul.
After an initial $10 billion aid plan, Brazil is seeking further financial assistance from international organizations to recover from the catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The government is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to secure funding for the reconstruction of the affected southern state. Meanwhile, the finance ministry prioritizes supporting the affected population while maintaining fiscal responsibility and exploring sustainable debt sales amidst challenging market conditions.
Heavy rains continue to batter Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state, where over 136 people have died in floods since last week. Over 400,000 have been displaced, with 70,000 sheltering in temporary locations. The poor are particularly vulnerable, with limited options to move to safer areas. The devastation may be comparable to Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans in 2005. Weather experts predict a cold front, raising concerns over hypothermia. Celebrities, agencies, and the government have mobilized to provide support to flood victims.
Davi Brito, ex-BBB e voluntário no Hospital Universitário de Canoas, compartilha imagens e vídeos da situação das enchentes no Rio Grande do Sul.
A cantora Sandy anunciou na quarta-feira, 08 de maio, por meio de seu Instagram, que está disponibilizando sua agenda de shows para auxiliar o estado do Rio Grande do Sul.
Vídeos que circulam nas redes sociais mostram jacarés circulando em meio a ruas alagadas devido às enchentes que atingiram o Rio Grande do Sul. A equipe de Fauna Silvestre da Secretaria Municipal do Meio Ambiente, Urbanismo e Sustentabilidade (Smamus) confirmou o avistamento desses animais, mas ainda não há um número oficial de registros.
Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, claiming the lives of 37 people. The toll is expected to rise as dozens remain missing. The floods have also displaced over 23,000 individuals and affected nearly half of the state’s 497 cities. Streets have transformed into rivers, while roads and bridges have been destroyed. Landslides and the partial collapse of a dam have exacerbated the situation. A second dam is at risk of collapsing, prompting evacuations. The weather pattern, influenced by both tropical and polar atmospheres, has intensified due to climate change. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the state to assess the damage and coordinate rescue efforts.
Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have taken a tragic turn, with the death toll rising to 29 as of Thursday night. Another 60 people remain missing. The devastation has also forced more than 10,000 residents to evacuate their homes, and electricity and water cuts have been reported across the state. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the affected areas to express solidarity.
