Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33

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Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to support victims
The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has reached 33 as authorities race to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homes.
Death toll from flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital reaches 33
Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings.
Death toll from Kinshasa flooding rises to 33 as authorities rush to aid victims
The number of confirmed deaths from severe flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rose to 33 on Monday, as emergency teams worked to evacuate and assist hundreds of residents trapped in their homes.

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