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Dozens killed in floods in DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa

A car is seen after heavy rains caused floods and landslides, on the outskirts of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on December 13, 2022. © Stringer, Reuters

At least 55 people died in DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa on Tuesday in floods triggered by torrential rain, city police chief General Sylvano Kasongo said in a statement, giving a provisional toll.  

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Flooding also inflicted major property damage, submerging the main streets in the city centre for several hours.

(AFP)

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