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Death toll from Congo volcano eruption rises to at least 32
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press May 24, 2021 5:25pm Text size Copy shortlink:
KINSHASA, Congo The volcanic eruption in eastern Congo two days ago has killed at least 32 people, officials said Monday as residents searched for missing loved ones amid destroyed homes on the outskirts of the eastern city of Goma where aftershocks were detected.
With little warning Mount Nyiragongo turned the dark sky fiery red Saturday night and then spewed torrents of lava into villages destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said.
The toll Monday increased from 22 to 32, and was likely to continue rising, saidccording to Joseph Mak
Jean-yves Kamale May 24, 2021 - 8:31 AM
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) â Residents searched for missing loved ones amid their destroyed homes on the outskirts of Congoâs eastern city of Goma Monday, where light aftershocks were detected in the area following the eruption of a large volcano two days earlier.
With little warning Mount Nyiragongo had turned the dark sky fiery red on Saturday night and then spewed torrents of lava into villages, killing at least 15 people and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said.
Grief, disbelief and fear hung over the area as seven government ministers, including Congo s prime minister and health minister, visited Goma.
Residents search for dead killed by Congo s volcano eruption
JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Associated Press
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1of8Lava from the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo cuts through Buhene north of Goma, Congo Monday, May 24, 2021. Residents returned to destroyed homes and searched for missing loved ones on the outskirts of Goma as officials called for vigilance amid small tremors after the large volcano erupted Saturday May 22, 2021 . Mount Nyiragongo sent torrents of lava into villages after dark with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes.Justin Kabumba/APShow MoreShow Less
2of8Lava from the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo cuts through Buhene north of Goma, Congo Monday, May 24, 2021. Residents returned to destroyed homes and searched for missing loved ones on the outskirts of Goma as officials called for vigilance amid small tremors after the large volcano erupted Saturday May 22, 2021 . Mount Nyiragongo s
Congo s volcano eruption kills at least 15, destroys hundreds of homes Share Updated: 1:24 PM EDT May 24, 2021 By JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Associated Press
Congo s volcano eruption kills at least 15, destroys hundreds of homes Share Updated: 1:24 PM EDT May 24, 2021
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