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Kinshasa Floods: 29 Dead as Heavy Rains Devastate City

6/16/2025

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Devastating heavy rains in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, have claimed at least 29 lives and unleashed severe flooding, crippling infrastructure and causing power outages. With an alarming 90mm of rain recorded, fears grow over the city’s ability to withstand such climate challenges. Evacuations are in progress as more rain looms on the horizon.

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Devastating heavy rains in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, have claimed at least 29 lives and unleashed severe flooding, crippling infrastructure and causing power outages. With an alarming 90mm of rain recorded, fears grow over the city’s ability to withstand such climate challenges. Evacuations are in progress as more rain looms on the horizon.