South Kivu, one of the provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been hit by a natural disaster. The heavy rains caused flooding and landslides that claimed more than 400 lives and caused extensive material damage. The regions of Mbinga-Sud and Kalehe are particularly affected with submerged villages and washed away houses.
Faced with this dramatic situation, the central government went there to provide emergency aid. A delegation made up of ministers and the vice-president of the national assembly paid a visit to the disaster victims in the group of Mbinga-south, territory of Kalehe. They brought a lot of coffins for the victims as well as food and non-food items for the survivors.
The provincial government of South Kivu also accompanied the central delegation, led by Governor Théo Ngwabije Kasi and the provincial security council. The authorities were thus able to observe the overflowing of the rivers and the damage caused in the localities of Lwano, Nyamukubi, Kabushungu and Bushushu. The injured were treated at Mwimbiri hospital.
Beyond human tragedies, natural disasters such as these underline the importance of risk prevention and management. Citizens also seem to be aware of this need, as illustrated by the citizen mobilization initiatives for sustainable development actions in the Bagira region, or the basic infrastructure construction actions carried out by companies and NGOs in the Kongo Central region.
However, political problems are not left out, with the persistent tensions between the DRC and Rwanda. Faced with these challenges, it is essential to find effective and sustainable solutions to ensure a more stable and secure future for the Congolese.