At least 20 people killed in floods and landslides in Congo, death toll crosses 60
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At least 20 people have died in landslides triggered by heavy rains in the South Kivu region of eastern Congo. Officials made this announcement on Friday. According to officials, with this the number of deaths due to floods and landslides in Congo has increased to more than 60.
Only last week, people died due to floods and landslides in Congo. Officials said that several houses were completely destroyed in the landslide that occurred in Burhini area of Mwenga region on Thursday.
Regional administrator Walubila Ishikitilo said the landslide caused several houses to collapse, resulting in the death of 20 people. The government said Friday it was providing emergency assistance to affected people and evacuating residents stranded in affected areas.
Flooding on Friday also affected other parts of the country, including the capital Kinshasa, the banks of the Congo River and parts of Kasai province. According to officials, a landslide occurred in Kamituga in Mwenga region on Tuesday, killing more than 20 labourers, with another landslide occurring about 48 hours later.
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