Terrible rainstorms hit Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing about 30 people. Heavy rain caused huge damage across the city of 17 million people.
The provincial health minister said many people died from drowning or being crushed by falling walls. Water levels rose quickly overnight and destroyed poor neighborhoods around the city. The floods blocked the main road connecting the city center to the airport and caused problems in nearby areas.
Kinshasa sits beside the Congo River, which makes flooding common. The massive rainstorm happened from Friday night to Saturday, creating dangerous conditions for residents. Rising water swept through streets and neighborhoods, causing widespread destruction.
Many people were hurt and needed emergency help. Rescue workers worked hard to save people trapped by the flooding. The heavy rain destroyed homes and caused serious damage to the city's infrastructure. People living in poorer areas suffered the most from the disaster.
Kinshasa faces regular flooding problems because of its location near a huge river. The recent storm showed how dangerous these natural events can be for city residents. Local officials struggle to protect people from such sudden and destructive weather events.
The massive rainfall surprised many people. Residents had little time to prepare or protect themselves from the rising waters. Emergency services worked quickly to help those most affected by the floods. Many families lost their homes and belongings.
The Congo River plays a big role in the city's geography. Its presence makes Kinshasa vulnerable to flooding during the heavy rain season, and local governments continue to search for ways to protect people from these dangerous natural events.
Rescue teams continue to help those affected by the storm. They are working to find survivors and provide medical care to injured people. The full extent of the damage is still being discovered as the city begins to recover from the devastating floods.
The provincial health minister said many people died from drowning or being crushed by falling walls. Water levels rose quickly overnight and destroyed poor neighborhoods around the city. The floods blocked the main road connecting the city center to the airport and caused problems in nearby areas.
Kinshasa sits beside the Congo River, which makes flooding common. The massive rainstorm happened from Friday night to Saturday, creating dangerous conditions for residents. Rising water swept through streets and neighborhoods, causing widespread destruction.
Many people were hurt and needed emergency help. Rescue workers worked hard to save people trapped by the flooding. The heavy rain destroyed homes and caused serious damage to the city's infrastructure. People living in poorer areas suffered the most from the disaster.
Kinshasa faces regular flooding problems because of its location near a huge river. The recent storm showed how dangerous these natural events can be for city residents. Local officials struggle to protect people from such sudden and destructive weather events.
The massive rainfall surprised many people. Residents had little time to prepare or protect themselves from the rising waters. Emergency services worked quickly to help those most affected by the floods. Many families lost their homes and belongings.
The Congo River plays a big role in the city's geography. Its presence makes Kinshasa vulnerable to flooding during the heavy rain season, and local governments continue to search for ways to protect people from these dangerous natural events.
Rescue teams continue to help those affected by the storm. They are working to find survivors and provide medical care to injured people. The full extent of the damage is still being discovered as the city begins to recover from the devastating floods.
