The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul was hit by heavy rains that caused floods in which at least 90 people lost their lives. More than 130 are missing and more than 370 are injured. The population is currently being evacuated with the help of volunteers and aid teams. In response to the tragic situation, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, announced that the company will donate aid to flood victims in southern Brazil. However, the exact amount of the donation was not announced.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said his heart goes out to those affected by the floods in Brazil. (Reuters)
“Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating and tragic floods in Brazil. Apple will donate to relief efforts on the ground,” Cook wrote on X.
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Check out the post shared by Tim Cook below:
The post, since it was shared on May 8, has garnered more than 8.3 lakh views and is still growing. Many even opened comments on the post to thank Tim Cook.
Check out some of the reactions here:
“Thank you for helping Brazil during this climate crisis. We are facing the worst part of climate change. Climate change is real,” one individual posted.
Another added: “We from Brazil thank you.”
“Thank you very much, Tim,” said the third.
A fourth commented: “Thank you for the donation to Brazil from the Apple Corporation. A thousand thanks to you and the entire Apple corporation. Blessing.”
“Sincere condolences to all those affected by the floods in Brazil. Thank you, Apple, for stepping up support for relief efforts during this challenging time,” said a fifth.
The floods in southern Brazil are the biggest in the last 80 years. Nearly 25,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes in Rio Grande do Sul since April 27, the day the storm began. In some cities, the water level is the highest in the last 150 years, the BBC reports.
However, according to the Brazilian Geological Survey, the amount of rain has now started to decrease.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn