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At least 400 people have died as a result of rains, floods, and landslides in the southern province of Kivu in the African country of Congo since last week.
According to foreign media reports, the provincial governor said on Monday that due to the heavy rains during the last week, several houses were damaged due to landslides and mudslides in the rivers, while several villages were destroyed in the Kalhe area of South Kivu.
He said that 401 deaths have been reported so far as a result of rains and floods.
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According to the authorities, the rescue personnel failed to clear the muddy roads due to heavy rains, due to which the residents are facing a lot of difficulties.
Reports said the provincial government said it was evacuating flood-affected residents to safer places while the government was also providing medical aid to the injured, including funeral expenses for the dead. Included.
Government spokesman Patrick Moya said the president declared national mourning in the country on Monday due to the floods.
According to reports, in December last year, more than 120 people were killed after floods occurred in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, due to heavy rains.
