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| Date | 13 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dibaya-Lubwe, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Type | landslide |
| Deaths | 15 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 7 |
| Missing | 50-60 |
On 13 April 2024 heavy rains caused a ravine to collapse into a river in Dibaya-Lubwe, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, leaving at least 15 dead, seven injured and 50-60 missing. [1] [2]
Event
On 13 April 2024, heavy rains caused a large section of a ravine to collapse into the river below, burying many people and striking a boat that was docking at the time. [1]
Poor urban planning and poor infrastructure in Congo are vulnerable to torrential rainfall. [3]
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