Ricardo Petersen
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1/9 Brazil devastating floods are a Katrina moment for the country and here is how the Web3 community can help - a thread from a local resident🧵
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Ricardo Petersen
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2/9 For the past 10 days, heavy rains have led to extensive flooding in Brazil's southern region, with the crisis ongoing as water levels remain high. - 445 impacted cities - 500K displaced - 75K sheltered - 143 deaths and counting https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/world/americas/brazil-flooding-photos.html
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Ricardo Petersen
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3/9 Many cities are now over 90% submerged, devastating homes, businesses and vehicles. Rebuilding will not be an option for many; instead, complete relocation will be necessary.
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Ricardo Petersen
@riqpetersen
4/9 The flood's magnitude is so immense that its effects are observable from satellite imagery.
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Ricardo Petersen
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5/9 During the flooding crisis, ordinary citizens became extraordinary rescuers, both using boats to rescue those stranded and providing shelter, food, and donations to their neighbors.
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