Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks around January. These are seasonal floods driven ...

At least 29 people have been killed in flood waters and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, ...

Kinshasa has undergone successive, ... Building on riverbanks and riverbeds is illegal, say authorities in Kinshasa, which sits on the Congo River ...

Flooding death toll in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to help victims Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings.

Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes. The capital struggles as the Ndjili River overflows, leaving drivers stranded, and infrastructure collapses.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take centre stage on the global cultural calendar this July, as it hosts the First World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa from 16 to 18 July 2025.

Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Video. Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.

The study attributes the April floods to a domino effect of “unusually heavy rains” in March that raised levels of the N’Djili River and its tributaries running through Kinshasa.

Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing.

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.