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Over 300 People Reportedly Died in Congo River Flood
Over 300 People Reportedly Died in Congo River Flood
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Both the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — neighboring countries in Central Africa — have been hit by torrential rains in the past... 11.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
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In recent months, over 300 people have lost their lives due to flooding caused by the Congo River, which has reached its highest level in more than 60 years, the media reported.The flooding has affected the entire Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbor, the Republic of Congo.Moreover, an urgent call for national and worldwide solidarity was launched by Modeste Mutinga Mutuishayi, the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity of the DRC, to aid the numerous victims of the recent natural disaster that struck the country, the reports revealed.Furthermore, he warned that dirty water and inadequate sanitation could lead to epidemics, causing more deaths.Last week, in response to the terrible situation in the DRC, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, conveyed his sympathy to the families of the victims.From September to May, the Central African countries experience their wettest season, which is characterized by frequent floods and landslides. Thus, last week, the Republic of Congo declared a state of humanitarian emergency due to flooding which affected over 320,000 people, the media reported.
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Over 300 People Reportedly Died in Congo River Flood
16:21 11.01.2024 (Updated: 16:48 11.01.2024) Christina Glazkova
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Both the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — neighboring countries in Central Africa — have been hit by torrential rains in the past few months, causing floods and landslides that have claimed dozens of lives.
In recent months, over
300 people have lost their lives due to flooding caused by the Congo
River, which has reached its highest level in more than 60 years, the media reported.
The flooding has affected the entire Democratic Republic of Congo (
DRC) and its neighbor, the Republic of Congo.
Moreover, an urgent call for national and worldwide solidarity was launched by Modeste Mutinga Mutuishayi, the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity of the DRC, to aid the numerous victims of the recent natural disaster that struck the country, the reports revealed.
During the meeting, the minister reportedly said that at least 43,750 houses collapsed, affecting more than 300,000 households. Additional damaged properties included 1,325 schools, 269 health facilities, 41 marketplaces, and 85 roads.
Furthermore, he warned that dirty water and inadequate sanitation could lead to epidemics, causing more deaths.
Last week, in response to the terrible situation in the DRC, the head of the Roman Catholic
Church, Pope Francis,
conveyed his sympathy to the families of the victims.
From September to May, the Central African countries experience their wettest season, which is characterized by frequent floods and landslides. Thus, last week, the Republic of Congo declared a state of humanitarian emergency due to flooding which affected over 320,000 people, the media reported.
