South Kivu province was hit by torrential rain last week, which led to flooding in the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. Since then, the situation has remained alarming, with serious consequences for the local populations. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, provisional reports show at least 400 dead, while civil society evokes the alarming figure of 4,300 people missing.
Kalehe’s civil society president, Delphin Birimbi, said that this provisional assessment remains to be confirmed by the local authorities. For now, the search continues and many families still have hope of finding their loved ones.
The images of the tragedy arouse emotion and leave the inhabitants of the region in shock. The consequences of this natural disaster are heavy, with entire neighborhoods being swept away by the floods.
However, the tragic events in South Kivu are unfortunately not isolated. The country is currently facing many challenges, such as the corn flour crisis, the disruption of state exams due to violence or the boxing world cup where Congolese boxing was eliminated in the quarter-finals. .
Nevertheless, positive initiatives are also emerging, such as Nduma Kasha, an electrification project that aims to improve living conditions in Walikale territory.
In a complex national context, the Kivu region is particularly affected by crises. Everyone is called upon to support the affected populations and to contribute to the reconstruction and the establishment of durable solutions.