Over 5,500 still missing in Congo after floods, says official
Tragedy is latest major disaster in Africa highlighting vulnerability of countries with poor urban planning and weak infrastructure to climate change.
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Tragedy is latest major disaster in Africa highlighting vulnerability of countries with poor urban planning and weak infrastructure to climate change.
Bushushu, Dr Congo (AFP) May 8, 2023 - Families and rescuers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were searching Monday for unknown numbers of people missing four days after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains killed at least 400.
About 5,500 people still missing after intense floods and landslides with thousands also left homeless, says MSF
About 5,500 people are still missing, and thousands of survivors have been left homeless, according to Médecins Sans Frontières
Rains triggered flooding and landslides in Rubavu, Rwanda, May 3, swamping residents homes. As the death toll from the flooding and landslides in neighboring Congo surpassed 400, Catholic bishops in the country expressed their deep sorrow and called for support.