Tragic Flooding in Kinshasa Leaves 30 Dead and Infrastructure in Ruins

In Kinshasa, flooding has led to around 30 deaths due to torrential rains, destroying homes and infrastructure. The Ndjili River overflowed, disrupting transport and affecting water supply. Some residents blame illegal housing for the fatalities. The region grapples with conflict exacerbating the disaster’s impact.

Severe flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has resulted in approximately 30 fatalities, as reported by the provincial health minister on Sunday. The torrential rains devastated homes and infrastructure over the past weekend.

The flooding in Kinshasa has claimed around 30 lives and severely impacted the city’s infrastructure, exacerbating the existing crisis amidst ongoing conflict. Authorities have warned against illegal housing practices and are working to restore water supply within days.

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