Pop star Taylor Swift is to donate $1m (£770,000) to help the victims of the latest floods that devastated the United States.
Torrential rains have lashed parts of the southern state of Louisiana, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
At least 11 people are feared to have died in the disaster, described by the National Weather Service as a once in 1,000-year event.
Among those who lost their homes was The Wire and Treme actor Wendell Pierce, whose house was badly damaged when water swept through the city of Baton Rouge.
Swift said she felt compelled to contribute towards a fund set up to help those affected because of the welcome she received there last year during her world tour.
At least 40,000 homes have been damaged, 30,000 people have had to be rescued by the emergency services and more than 60,000 have registered for disaster aid.
In the Parish of Livingston, one of the hardest-hit areas with about 138,000 people, an official estimated that 75% of the homes were a total loss.
Follow The Forefront on:
> twitter
> Instagram: osagiejoshua
| Share this post with others on social media with options below. |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Disclaimer!!! Opinions expressed in comments do not represent THE FOREFRONT MEDIA NG's views. All participants are entitled to their opinions. Thank you!!!
Advertise on the Forefront: For advert placement in the blog or advert posts like news updates, reach +2348124620827 [WhatsApp].
Copyright 2023 The Forefront Media Ng. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from The Forefront Media Ng