Flood in eastern Congo leads to over 100 deaths and disappearances
Severe Flooding Along Lake Tanganyika in Democratic Republic of Congo Leaves at Least 62 Dead
According to the English section of “webangah News Agency”, citing Mehr News Agency adn Anadolu, heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in villages along Lake Tanganyika in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have claimed at least 62 lives.Authorities reported that another 50 people remain missing. Theophile Walolika Muzaliva, a regional health official, told Arab News that rescue operations are facing significant challenges.
this disaster follows weeks after torrential rains triggered floods in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, killing at least 33 people. The latest flooding—exacerbated by relentless downpours—comes amid escalating clashes between government forces and armed groups since February, worsening what the United Nations has called the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis.
