Severe flooding caused by torrential rains has killed around 30 people in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The heavy downpours over the weekend destroyed homes, damaged roads, and disrupted access to key infrastructure, including the main airport. Authorities are still assessing the full extent of the damage. The flooding has left large parts of the city inaccessible, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
This disaster highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure in the face of extreme weather events.
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This is yet another tragic reminder of how climate change is hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. We need serious global investment in sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience, especially in places like Kinshasa that are on the frontlines.
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