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NBC News
08-04-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
33 killed as floods leave half of Congo's capital under water
The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa reached 33 as authorities raced Monday to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homes. Ten more people were confirmed dead as of Sunday evening, in addition to the 23 people killed the day before, Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani said on state television late Sunday. Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. While the situation had improved by Monday morning, some access roads remained blocked and vehicular traffic was limited. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough to the disaster. 'We lost everything and left everything behind,' said Marie Nzola, one of those whose properties were destroyed. 'The rain caught us by surprise late at night.' Officials said Sunday that most of the fatalities were caused by walls that collapsed shortly after the deluge began. The main road to the airport, which also links Kinshasa to the rest of Congo, was damaged by the flooding but will be open to all traffic within 72 hours, Kinshasa Gov. Daniel Bumba said over the weekend. The flooding has also hampered access to drinking water in at least 16 communes after water facilities were affected, the Congolese interior ministry said in a statement. The government has set up at least four emergency shelters that were catering to hundreds of displaced families across the city, the ministry said. Resident Clément Matwidi, one of those affected by the flooding, expressed frustration and asked the government for more support. 'Everything is lost due to the floods (and) we are here waiting for the government's decision,' he said. In 2022, at least 100 people were killed during similar flooding in Kinshasa. The disaster comes as the government is battling a humanitarian disaster in the east of the country, more than 2,600 kilometers (1,600 miles) from Kinshasa, where decades of fighting with rebels escalated in February, worsening what is already one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Arab Times
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to support victims
KINSHASA, Congo, April 8, (AP): The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa reached 33 as authorities raced Monday to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homes. Ten more people were confirmed dead as of Sunday evening, in addition to the 23 people killed the day before, Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani said on state television late Sunday. Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. While the situation had improved by Monday morning, some access roads remained blocked and vehicular traffic was limited. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough to the disaster. "We lost everything and left everything behind,' said Marie Nzola, one of those whose properties were destroyed. "The rain caught us by surprise late at night.' Officials said Sunday that most of the fatalities were caused by walls that collapsed shortly after the deluge began. The main road to the airport, which also links Kinshasa to the rest of Congo, was damaged by the flooding but will be open to all traffic within 72 hours, Kinshasa Gov Daniel Bumba said over the weekend. The flooding has also hampered access to drinking water in at least 16 communes after water facilities were affected, the Congolese interior ministry said in a statement. The government has set up at least four emergency shelters that were catering to hundreds of displaced families across the city, the ministry said. Resident Clément Matwidi, one of those affected by the flooding, expressed frustration and asked the government for more support. "Everything is lost due to the floods (and) we are here waiting for the government's decision,' he said. In 2022, at least 100 people were killed during similar flooding in Kinshasa. The disaster comes as the government is battling a humanitarian disaster in the east of the country, more than 2,600 kilometers (1,600 miles) from Kinshasa, where decades of fighting with rebels escalated in February, worsening what is already one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
At least 33 die in floods in Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 33 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo in floods that have limited access to more than half of the country's capital, Kinshasa. Ten deaths were confirmed on Sunday evening, adding to the 23 people already known to have died, the country's interior minister Jacquemin Shabani said on state television. Most of the deaths were down to walls that collapsed under the deluge after heavy rains, which began last week and caused the Ndjili River to overflow on Friday, leaving hundreds of buildings under water, officials said on Sunday. China accuses US of bullying - tariffs latest While the situation had improved by Monday morning, some access roads remained blocked, and traffic was limited while authorities hurried to evacuate and support those trapped indoors by rising waters. The main road to the airport, which also links Kinshasa to the rest of the country, was damaged by the flooding but will be open to all vehicles within 72 hours, Kinshasa governor Daniel Bumba said over the weekend. Access to drinking water has been affected in at least 16 communes, the interior ministry said in a statement. At least four emergency shelters have been set up to help hundreds of displaced families across the city, the ministry said. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough to the disaster. Marie Nzola, one of those whose property was destroyed, said: "We lost everything and left everything behind. The rain caught us by surprise late at night." Clement Matwidi said: "Everything is lost due to the floods (and) we are here waiting for the government's decision." Read more:Iran and US disagree over nuclear talksEurope's hottest March on recordDire wolf revived by ancient DNA In 2022, at least 100 people were killed during similar flooding in Kinshasa. The Congolese government is already battling a humanitarian disaster in the east of the huge country, where decades of fighting with rebels escalated in February, worsening what is already one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Sky News
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
At least 33 die in floods in Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 33 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo in floods that have limited access to more than half of the country's capital, Kinshasa. Ten deaths were confirmed on Sunday evening, adding to the 23 people already known to have died, the country's interior minister Jacquemin Shabani said on state television. Most of the deaths were down to walls that collapsed under the deluge after heavy rains, which began last week and caused the Ndjili River to overflow on Friday, leaving hundreds of buildings under water, officials said on Sunday. While the situation had improved by Monday morning, some access roads remained blocked, and traffic was limited while authorities hurried to evacuate and support those trapped indoors by rising waters. The main road to the airport, which also links Kinshasa to the rest of the country, was damaged by the flooding but will be open to all vehicles within 72 hours, Kinshasa governor Daniel Bumba said over the weekend. Access to drinking water has been affected in at least 16 communes, the interior ministry said in a statement. At least four emergency shelters have been set up to help hundreds of displaced families across the city, the ministry said. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough to the disaster. Marie Nzola, one of those whose property was destroyed, said: "We lost everything and left everything behind. The rain caught us by surprise late at night." Clement Matwidi said: "Everything is lost due to the floods (and) we are here waiting for the government's decision." In 2022, at least 100 people were killed during similar flooding in Kinshasa. The Congolese government is already battling a humanitarian disaster in the east of the huge country, where decades of fighting with rebels escalated in February, worsening what is already one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to support victims
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa reached 33 as authorities raced Monday to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homes. Ten more people were confirmed dead as of Sunday evening, in addition to the 23 people killed the day before, Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani said on state television late Sunday. Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. While the situation had improved by Monday morning, some access roads remained blocked and vehicular traffic was limited. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough to the disaster. Officials said Sunday that most of the fatalities were caused by walls that collapsed shortly after the deluge began. The main road to the airport, which also links Kinshasa to the rest of Congo, was damaged by the flooding but will be open to all traffic within 72 hours, Kinshasa Gov. Daniel Bumba said over the weekend. The flooding has also hampered access to drinking water in at least 16 communes after water facilities were affected, the Congolese interior ministry said in a statement. The government has set up at least four emergency shelters that were catering to hundreds of displaced families across the city, the ministry said. Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi was expected to visit the hospitals treating the injured as well as affected areas on Monday. In 2022, at least 100 people were killed during similar flooding in Kinshasa. The disaster comes as the government is battling a humanitarian disaster in the east of the country, more than 2,600 kilometers (1,600 miles) from Kinshasa, where decades of fighting with rebels escalated in February, worsening what is already one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
