Democratic Republic of the Congo - Flash floods (ECHO 08 May 2023)Mon, 08 May 2023 09:27
- Very heavy rainfall has been affecting the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, also known as Congo-Kinshasa), in particular the South Kivu Province (bordering with Rwanda and Burundi), over the last week, causing rivers to overflow (particularly Cibira/Cabondo and Nyamukubi Rivers) and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and severe damage. The worst affected area is the Kalehe Territory (north-eastern part of South Kivu Province).
- Media report, as of 8 May, up to 400 unconfirmed fatalities, with an uncertain number of persons still missing and dozens of houses destroyed across the Kalehe Territory.
- Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole South Kivu Province.
Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 08 May 2023 14:41
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationTue, 09 May 2023 16:09
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Floods, flash floods and landslide, update (ECHO 10 May 2023)Wed, 10 May 2023 10:11
- According to UNICEF, at least 422 people have died following floods and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall on 2-4 May across the Kalehe Territory (South-Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo). The numbers of casualties are likely to increase in the coming days.
- In addition, almost 5,000 people are missing, 20,000 have been affected, as well as 3,000 houses, of which 1,200 were destroyed, three primary and one secondary schools have been flooded.
- After this event, on 8 May, a landslide occurred at Songambele locality close to Rubaya City in Masisi Territory in North Kivu Province (north bordering South-Kivu Province) leading to approximately 100 people being trapped in the debris.
- Humanitarian partners are involved in the emergency aid response.
- For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is still forecast across the two affected provinces.
Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 10 May 2023 13:38
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Landslide (ECHO 11 May 2023)Thu, 11 May 2023 10:26
- A new landslide triggered by the heavy rainfall that has been affecting the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo occurred on 10 May in Miringati village (Lubero territory, North Kivu Province) leading to casualties.
- According to media, at least ten people died and some resulted missing after the event. In addition, following the landslide that occurred in Songambele locality close to Rubaya City (Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province) six people died while others are missing.
- For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is still forecast across the two affected territories.
Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 11 May 2023 17:28
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 12 May 2023 14:28
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
