At least 62 people have died in floods that struck the Fizi territory of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) overnight from Friday to Saturday, the provincial government confirmed on Sunday.
According to a provisional toll, torrential rains caused flash floods in the locality of Kasaba, destroying approximately 150 homes. Thirty people were injured, and several others remain missing.
The provincial government expressed deep concern over the heightened risk of waterborne diseases, respiratory infections, and malnutrition amid ongoing heavy rains. Most of the internally displaced people are living in precarious conditions, lacking shelter, clean drinking water, and access to medical care.
South Kivu is not alone in facing this crisis. Several other provinces, including Tanganyika, are also grappling with recurrent flooding caused by intense rainfall.
