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Flooding submerges much of DRC capital Kinshasa

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Paul Lorgerie
January 13, 2024

Heavy rains have caused the Congo River to rise to its highest level since 1961, flooding several districts of Kinshasa. Experts say the disaster is the result of climate change, but residents also point to poor infrastructure and wastewater management.

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