Congo: Over 29 dead as floods, landslides hit Kinshasa

At least 29 people died in Kinshasa after heavy rains over the weekend triggered floods and landslides, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ministry reported on Sunday.

Drone footage revealed submerged streets and a landslide area where ten lives were lost. Families mourned amid the rubble of destroyed buildings, while neighbors described dramatic scenes from early Sunday morning as the disaster struck.

The tragedy underscores Kinshasa’s recurring struggle with seasonal flooding, a persistent problem for the city’s 15 million residents. Factors like poor urban planning, deforestation, and insufficient drainage worsen the effects of heavy rains, which may become more severe due to climate change.