Tag: republic of congo

Widespread floods destroy more than 1 400 homes, leave 15 people dead and 9 missing in the Republic of Congo

Friday, December 17, 2021Friday, March 4, 2022

Heavy rain has been affecting most of the Republic of the Congo (also named Congo-Brazzaville) since the rainy season started in September, causing rivers overflow and triggering floods that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. The worst affected…

Severe flooding affects more than 83 000 people in the Republic of Congo

Tuesday, November 10, 2020Friday, March 4, 2022

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains since July 2020 has affected more than 83 000 people in the Republic of Congo, according to the World Food Program (WFP), as it announced the funding of 1 million dollars for emergency distributions on Monday, November 9,…

Dire situation after months of devastating floods in Republic of Congo, government urges international community to help

Saturday, December 21, 2019Friday, March 4, 2022

Widespread floods are affecting the Republic of Congo since October 2019, wreaking havoc and forcing thousands to sleep outside. On Tuesday, December 17, the government made an urgent appeal to the international community to help provide an efficient response to the…

State of natural disaster declared as extreme flooding displaces 50 000 in Congo

Sunday, November 24, 2019Friday, March 4, 2022

The Republic of Congo's government has declared a state of natural disaster on November 22, 2019, after extreme flooding due to torrential rains displaced at least 50 000 people. The three territories covered by the declaration are Likouala, La Cuvette, and…

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