Whindersson, Ivete, Matteus and more famous people ask for donations for the victims

The singer Ivete Sangalothe ex-BBB Matthewrunner-up in the last edition of the reality show, the comedian Whindersson Nunes and other celebrities came together to promote campaigns and raise donations for the victims of the biggest climate disaster in the world. Rio Grande do Sul. Floods caused by heavy rains that hit the region have left 57 dead and 67 missing.

Whindersson Nunes was actively involved in the campaign for the victims affected by the rain and managed to raise R$1 million in donations. On his profile on

Former BBB Matteus, born in Alegrete, a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, also got involved in the campaign for the victims and managed to raise R$1 million in 12 hours. “These are terrifying scenes, things that leave us in shock, in a state of despair, of not knowing exactly what we are going to do to try to help”, he lamented, and thanked those who help the campaign in a video published this Friday, 3rd.

Ivete Sangalo also recorded a video lamenting the situation in the State and asked for donations to the Central Única das Favelas (CUFA), as well as a donation. “This is a very clear sign of nature showing outrage at this disregard for the planet. It is very painful to see cities underwater. It is desperate,” he said.

The singer Luisa Sonza, born in Tuparendi, Rio Grande do Sul, was another personality who asked for donations from fans. The artist’s father is helping the homeless there. “I’m very sad, a lot of people I know are there, so I ask a lot: help me,” she said.

The actress Taís Araujo asked followers to donate to a fundraiser and also to CUFA. “Landslides, floods, missing people, homeless people and in great need of action and donations to start over. Below is information for those who can help. Those who cannot donate, share to reach those who can, so that we can help in some way. The Rio Grande of the South needs the whole of Brazil right now”, he wrote.

Worst climate disaster in the state

The number of deaths from the floods that hit the region exceeded the total number of victims of the tragedy caused by an extratropical cyclone in September. Of the 497 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, 300 are affected by storms.

In Porto Alegre, the level of the Guaíba River reached a record level, flooded streets in the historic center and the bus station, in addition to forcing several residents to leave their homes. Salgado Filho Airport suspended operations.

The geographical position of Rio Grande do Sul, between tropical and polar areas, favors the occurrence of extreme weather events, but they have become more intense and frequent with the worsening of global warming. Experts warn that the effects of the climate crisis will be felt increasingly strongly in Brazil in the coming years.

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