Severe flooding caused by torrential rains has struck villages near Lake Tanganyika in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people.
Many victims, including children, were caught in the disaster as they slept. The floods have washed away several villages, and at least 50 people remain missing. Local officials are coordinating rescue and recovery efforts, but the scale of destruction has overwhelmed resources.
The tragedy highlights the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.
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More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern Congo
More than 100 people have died after flooding in a village near the shores of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official says.
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Flooding in eastern Congo kills 62 people with 50 missing
Heavy flooding following torrential rains in eastern Congo has washed away several villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Congo, leaving at least 62 dead and 50 missing.
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