The number of those who died as a result of the flood, which fell into the South Kiva Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), increased to 176 people. This was announced by the governor of the province of Theo Ngvabidge Kasi.
The heavy rains, which are ongoing all night in the villages of Bushushi and Nyamukubi, provoked the spill of the Chibi rivers.
A large number of residents of the region are listed as missing. Search and rescue work continues.
previously reported 72 natural disaster victims.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo located in the tropical climate zone in the rainy season often faces natural disasters.