Fatshimetrie, November 09, 2024 – Residents of the Ndanu neighborhood, located in the commune of Limete in the heart of Kinshasa, have launched an urgent appeal to local authorities for effective monitoring of the construction of dikes in order to prevent the floods that regularly ravage their neighborhood. After a recent downpour that hit the city, residents find themselves flooded again, desperately seeking sustainable solutions to this persistent problem.
Jean-Paul Kawa, a local notable, expressed the crucial need for a new dike that meets safety standards to protect the Ndanu neighborhood from the flooding of the N’djili River. Residents live a real nightmare with each storm, with flooded houses, submerged plots, blocked gutters and impassable roads. This situation deeply impacts their daily lives, adding additional difficulties to simple tasks such as traveling or simply returning home.
Some residents have even been forced to temporarily leave their flooded homes to seek shelter elsewhere, paying to sleep in party halls or even seeking temporary accommodation. The cost of living is increasing while roads are impassable, forcing residents to resort to alternative solutions such as pirogues to get around, giving the impression that they are living cut off from the rest of the city.
The consequences of these recurring floods are not only material, but also social and economic. It is imperative that the authorities take concrete measures to address this urgent problem and ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of the Ndanu neighborhood. Building a solid dike and effective drainage channels is a top priority to prevent the population from continually facing these natural disasters.
In conclusion, it is now time to act decisively, take bold decisions and implement sustainable solutions to protect the residents of Ndanu from flooding. The safety, dignity and future of an entire neighborhood that aspires to live peacefully and safely is at stake. The authorities now have a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership and respond effectively to the urgent needs of the local population.