11.05.2025 07:40
In the Fizi region of South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a flood disaster has resulted in the deaths of 62 people and injuries to 30 others, according to initial reports.
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In a statement from the Governor of South Kivu Province, it was reported that the village of Kasaba was flooded due to the overflow of Lake Tanganyika and some rivers in the area following heavy rains in the Fizi region.
The statement noted that, according to initial assessments, 62 people lost their lives in the flood disaster, 30 were injured, and many others are missing.
SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE
The statement indicated that search and rescue activities are ongoing in the region, and that the disaster has caused significant material losses, with many agricultural lands destroyed and educational activities disrupted.
FREQUENT LOSS OF LIVES IN THE COUNTRY
In the country, frequent loss of lives occurs every year due to flood disasters, infrastructure deficiencies, and inadequate urban planning.
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