Over 300 People Reportedly Died in Congo River Flood

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.