Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

December 27, 2023: In a tragic turn of events, heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods in central Congo, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. Among the victims were 10 members of a single family, highlighting the scale of the disaster that struck the district of Kananga in Kasai Central province. Governor John Kabeya confirmed the grim toll, noting that the incessant rainfall caused widespread destruction, leveling houses and structures. The collapse of a wall led to the tragic deaths of the family in Bikuku, underscoring the vulnerability of communities to such natural disasters . Rescue efforts are underway, with authorities working tirelessly to locate survivors and provide relief to those affected. The flooding has also inflicted significant material damage, with reports of extensive destruction emerging from the region. Nathalie Kambala, the country director of The Hand in Hand for Integral Development NGO, emphasized the urgent need for assistance in the wake of the ca

May 8, 2023: The death toll from floods and landslides in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 394, with more bodies being recovered, according to BBC. Heavy rainfall in the Kalehe region of South Kivu province on May 6 caused rivers to overflow, causing landslides that engulfed the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. In all, several villages were submerged, many houses washed away, and fields devastated when rivers in the region burst their banks due to the heavy rains. As rescue workers continue to search for survivors, officials fear that the death toll may rise even further. In addition to the loss of life, the floods have destroyed homes , businesses, and infrastructure, leaving many areas without electricity, clean water, or basic services. International aid organizations and neighboring countries have already begun to offer assistance, with the United Nations announcing that it will provide emergency funding and supplies to help with the relie

April 2, 2020: At least 20 people have been killed due to the lightning strike in Kintele, a suburb of Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (Congo Republic). The high voltage cables broke up over the lightning caused by rains leading to electrocution in the Brazzaville area. Atleast dozen of people are still having treatment at the Talangai Reference Hospital. Over the next 24 hours, heavy rain is forecast over central-south Republic of the Congo, including the Brazzaville area. The chances of a human being struck by lightning in a given years is roughly 1 in 7,00,000. Lightning occurs on average 50 to 100 times per second worldwide.

November 26, 2019: Flooding and landslides caused by the heavy rainfall have claimed lives of at least 41 people in the DR Congo capital Kinshasa. Recent flooding in Kinshasa collapsed a bridge connecting the districts of Lemba and Ngaba and destroyed another in the district of Kisenso.