Kinshasa: Much of DRC capital submerged by flooding

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  • 4 months ago
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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