Heavy rains in Kinshasa, DR Congo's capital, led to severe flooding, killing approximately 30 people and damaging homes and roads. The Ndjili River overflowed its banks, inundating neighborhoods and leading to the collapse of structures. Government officials are responding with crisis meetings to address the immediate impacts of the disaster. Kinshasa is prone to such flooding, with previous incidents displacing hundreds of thousands and causing significant fatalities. This event unfolds amid ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
Heavy downpours flooded and submerged parts of Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, over the weekend, destroying roads, inundating homes and killing about 30 people.
Kinshasa Gov. Daniel Bumba offered condolences to the families of the flood victims in a recorded statement... government officials met for a crisis meeting to 'provide immediate solutions'.
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