Title: Floods in Mbandaka: when the rain causes material damage
Introduction
Bad weather can sometimes cause serious damage, as evidenced by the recent rain that fell on the commune of Mbandaka, in the province of Equateur in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Residents of the Bakengeleke district have been badly affected, with houses submerged and sanitary facilities damaged. In this article, we will return to the consequences of this torrential rain and to the requests of the inhabitants to avoid new tragedies in the future.
Development
The rain that fell early in the morning caused significant material damage in the Bakengeleke district. The inhabitants lost their sanitary facilities and some houses were swallowed up by the waters. The plank bridges, which served as a passage, were also washed away. This alarming situation has residents fearing losing their homes and even facing death if further torrential rains occur.
According to some residents, these floods could be linked to the construction of gutters on Liberation Avenue, carried out by the Urban Roads Office (OVD). The channeled water descends with great pressure and flows into the Bakengeleke district, located behind Liberation Avenue. The inhabitants are therefore calling on the provincial governor, Bobo Boloko Bolumbu, to intervene and ask the OVD to build gutters to Bakengeleke in order to prevent further damage in the future.
Conclusion
The torrential rain damage in Mbandaka is a stark reminder of the disastrous consequences of the weather. The inhabitants of Bakengeleke, already hard hit, are asking for preventive measures to avoid new tragedies. It is crucial that the authorities take into account their requests and take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the inhabitants of the municipality. In the meantime, solidarity and mutual aid within the community will be essential to overcome this ordeal and rebuild what has been destroyed