The UN team in Brazil is “ready to help” the population affected by heavy rains and floods in the south of the country, the representative of António Guterres said this Wednesday, emphasizing that the Secretary-General is “deeply saddened” by the current situation.
“The UN Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by heavy rains and floods in southern Brazil,” Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement, expressing condolences and solidarity with the government. and residents of Brazil, as well as the families of the victims.
“The United Nations team on the ground is ready to help the people of Brazil during this difficult time,” he added.