Mon Apr 07 07:28:35 UTC 2025: ## Kinshasa Floods Kill Dozens, Leave City in Ruins
**KINSHASA, DR Congo (October 26, 2023)** – At least 22 people have perished and countless others are left displaced following devastating floods in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Torrential rainfall overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems, causing widespread flooding that submerged homes and rendered roads impassable. The disaster has left a trail of destruction, with numerous homes destroyed and infrastructure severely damaged. Emergency services are working to assess the full extent of the damage and provide aid to those affected. The death toll is feared to rise as rescue operations continue.
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