At Least 62 Killed in Congo Floods

At least 62 people have died following devastating floods that swept through South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, officials confirmed on Sunday.

The disaster struck the Fizi territory on Friday and Saturday, after days of intense seasonal rainfall.

Authorities say the flooding, which hit hardest in the Kasaba area, destroyed nearly 150 homes and left 30 people injured.

Dozens more remain unaccounted for, raising fears the death toll could rise in the coming days.

Local officials have expressed deep concern over the escalating public health risks in the wake of the disaster.

The combination of stagnant water, destroyed infrastructure, and displacement has heightened the threat of waterborne diseases, respiratory infections, and malnutrition, especially as the region continues to experience heavy rain.

Emergency response teams have been dispatched, but difficult terrain and damaged roads are complicating rescue and relief efforts.

Humanitarian agencies have called for urgent international support to provide shelter, medical aid, and food supplies to affected communities.

South Kivu has frequently been impacted by natural disasters, with heavy rains causing deadly floods and landslides nearly every year.

Experts warn that climate change is intensifying the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events.