Nearly 1 Million People Affected in Brazil Floods: Help with Bitcoin

To date, authorities have reported more than 100 people missing and 83 dead after storms and rain hit the entire state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) in Brazil since last week. The situation is critical; more than 330 municipalities remain underwater or face other serious problems.

According to the RS Civil Defense, more than 19,000 people are in shelters, almost 122,000 are homeless, and around 850,000 have been affected. The impressive numbers give a dimension to the tragedy. In fact, the warning for heavy rain, with the risk of flooding, remains.

Rains in Brazil Cause Losses of Over $54 Million

With losses estimated at more than $54 million by the National Council of Municipalities (CNM), aid needs to arrive urgently to support the victims of the greatest tragedy in the recent history of Rio Grande do Sul.

A task force between the government of RS, the federal government, several states, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and even Brazilians outside the country, collects donations and resources to rebuild cities and bring supplies to those affected, especially in hard-to-reach places.

Affected Areas in Brazil Floods: Source: Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul

Many regions are without electricity. The latest balance from RS Civil Defense shows 418.2 thousand points without power. Thus, dozens of municipalities lack access to roads, airports, bridges, and basic resources such as water, food, and medicine.  

There are already reports, for example, of shortages in some regions. According to Cemaden (National Center for Monitoring Alerts and Disasters), despite the reduced rains, there is still a risk of flooding in the entire state.