33 killed, houses washed away in DR Congo flood
About 33 people have been found dead after floods hit the Congolese capital Kinshasa, the country’s Interior Ministry said early on Monday.
In a post on X, the ministry said the victims were killed after flooding brought on by heavy rains caused widespread damage, washing away houses and leaving others underwater.
The Ndjili River, which flows through Kinshasa, also reportedly burst its banks on Saturday night.
The death toll could still rise, with almost 50 people in hospital and rescue services attempting to reach areas cut off by the floods.
The water supply was interrupted in some areas of Kinshasa, a city of some 17 million inhabitants.
The city’s governor, Daniel Lubaki, said the death toll was partly a result of failures in construction, with low-quality buildings erected without planning permission too close to the river.
The ministry said those left homeless by the floods are being housed in a stadium.
Several neighbourhoods were still underwater on Monday, but there were signs that the floodwaters were receding, with the road to the Kinshasa airport reopening.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
Ryanair passenger partly sucked out of Boeing 737 plane as window dislodges after take-off
A witness said a passenger’s head and shoulders were sticking out of the broken window, and fellow passengers managed to pull him back inside the aircraft.
Lagos
LG chairman bans indiscriminate placement of banners, posters at Badagry roundabout
“This will also improve visibility for motorists, prevent obstruction of traffic signs and maintain the aesthetic of one of Badagry’s busiest gateway corridors,” he said.
Economy
Digital payments power Nigeria’s $11.09 billion food service industry: Moniepoint Study
The study projected that the market would reach $19.31 billion by 2030, expanding at an annual rate of 11.73 per cent.
States
LG Poll: Edo police impose statewide movement restriction
The police command in Edo State announced movement restriction from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of measures for the local government election.
Economy
NDPHC hands over Gbarain power plant rehabilitation to TILT, Schneider
The company said the handover was to replace the plant’s burnt power control module.
States
Gov. Alia backs Benue, Kogi joint police task force to tackle border crimes
According to the governor, the joint task force will strengthen security checks and dismantle criminal enclaves operating around the border areas.
