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Congo-Kinshasa: Torrential Rains and Flooding Leaves Dozens Dead
allAfrica, 8 April 2025
At least 33 deaths have been recorded after flooding and erosion caused by torrential rains in Kinshasa, reports Radio Okapi. The death toll, however, remains… Read more »
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Rwanda: Govt Launches Rwf4bn Project to Curb Floods in Rusizi River, Lake Kivu Basins
New Times, 5 June 2024
Flooding and landslides in the Rusizi River and Lake Kivu basins could soon be minimised under a $3 million (approximately Rwf4 billion) project to strengthen resilience to climate… Read more »
Torrential Rains and Flooding Leave Dozens Dead In DR Congo
Flooding and erosion caused by torrential rains have left at least 33 people dead in Kinshasa, according to reports. The death toll, however, remains provisional.
Mont-Ngafula, Ngaliema, Barumbu, Limete, Matete, and Masina are reported to be the worst-affected municipalities.
Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani said the army, the General Directorate of Migration, the Waterways Authority, and the General Directorate of Customs and Excise have been called up to ensure the transportation of people living in the submerged areas to identified reception sites.
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South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow of rivers in the region. Authorities have launched search and rescue efforts to assist those affected ... Read more »
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Heavy rains have caused the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital city Kinshasa to face the worst floods in years. Deutsche Welle quotes UN officials as saying that Read more »
A schematic representation of Mont-Ngafula, Ngaliema, Barumbu, Limete, Matete, and Masina in the DR Congo, where flooding has caused the most damage.
