Billionaire Elon Musk @Starlink support the emergency responders and people affected by flooding

Starlink, a global satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk is to donate 1000 @Starlink to support the emergency responders and people affected by the flooding in Brazil.

The billionaire disclosed this via his X handle a few hours ago.

Brazil is a country that is prone to flooding due to its vast river systems, tropical climate, and periodic heavy rainfall.

 

The recent flood engulfed entire cities in the northern part of the Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state and it is described by eye witnesses as the worst in recent times.

In 2011, severe flooding in the state Rio. the region in Brazil also experienced one of its worst flooding events in decades. The wetlands were inundated by rising waters, affecting wildlife and local communities.

See Elon Musk post below:

Given the terrible flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, @Starlink will donate 1000 terminals to emergency responders and make usage for all terminals in the region free until the region has recovered.

I hope the best for the people of Brazil. pic.twitter.com/NK6kjz7Iag

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2024

Hi everyone! How are you?

I'm here to talk a bit about what's happening in the South of Brazil.

The state of Rio Grande do Sul is experiencing a climatic tragedy, considered the worst we've ever had in Brazil.

Due to heavy rains, there have been numerous floods in many… pic.twitter.com/LsT3j86N4u

— SEN Sacy (@sen_sacy) May 9, 2024

Let's endeavour to pray for the people of southern Brazil .this is the woɍst flood recorded in the history of tragedy.
The flooding has took away lives properties and their homes. Some have lost their beloved ones .
They need our help in prayers and In kind now more than ever...… pic.twitter.com/uJOZnDH6D2

— Depsy⛲ (@Debsy712) May 9, 2024

Beatriz Haddad Maia dedicates her win today to the people of Rio Grande do Sul, facing Brazil's worst flood in 80 years. Over 100 have tragically died, and many more are still missing

She also shared links to nonprofit org that are providing help: @WimBelemDon@GerandoFalcoes pic.twitter.com/ArBkmLd9Kw

— Melanie Lautrup (@melanie_lautrup) May 9, 2024

Flood victim in Brazil is overcome with emotion when he is reunited with his dogs. The rescuers that helped save the animals were moved by the scene and consoled the appreciative man who thought he’d lost his family.
pic.twitter.com/5Ia8ZIGdyb

— Mahatma Gandhi (Parody) (@GandhiAOC) May 9, 2024

As you may have seen in the news, Rio Grande do Sul, my home state in Brazil is experiencing the worst flood in its history.

A good friend of mine is the president of a nonprofit called "Campo Bom Pra Cachorro". They recue animals from the streets and now they are rescuing them… pic.twitter.com/SXnv4Y3SJI

— sulpha (@sulphaxyz) May 9, 2024

A Brazilian horse that garnered widespread attention after a TV news helicopter spotted it stranded on a rooftop has been rescued, officials say.

Recent massive floods in southern Brazil have killed more than 100 people. https://t.co/Ov9krbdPjW pic.twitter.com/01ITIZPnlQ

— ABC News (@ABC) May 9, 2024

Man searching for survivors during the devastating floods in Brazil smashes through the roof of a fully inundated house to rescue a dog after he hears barking and whimpering. 🇧🇷🙏

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— GoodNewsCorrespondent (@GoodNewsCorres1) May 9, 2024

 #BrazilFloods 

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