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Trail of damage in the Democratic Republic of Congo following worst floods since 2019. /Reuters
The loss of life and heavy damage in the worst floods to hit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2019 deeply sadden UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his spokesman said.
"The secretary-general extends his condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the DRC," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for Guterres. "He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured."
The floods destroyed homes and farmland, schools and other public infrastructure in the capital of Kinshasa and some provinces, Dujarric said in a statement.
"Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that, according to government figures, more than 140 people have lost their lives and more than 38,000 families have been impacted," the spokesman told reporters at a regular briefing. "Authorities also report that more than 280 houses were destroyed."
He said that a section of the major road linking Kinshasa to the neighboring Kongo Central Province, a primary provider of food products, collapsed, raising fears of an increase in food prices. The government also warned that areas risk erosion due to flooding.
Dujarric said the capital joins a growing list of provinces impacted by floods since October. National and provincial authorities are leading the response.
"We ourselves and our partners are in contact with the authorities and are standing by ready to help if asked," the spokesman added.
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