The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people, and affected 300,000 households over the past months, according to authorities.
In neighboring Republic of Congo, whose capital Brazzaville also lies on the river’s banks, at least 17 people died in floods in eight departments including the capital, with more than 60,000 households affected, Reuters reported.
Poor urban planning and weak infrastructure have made some African countries vulnerable to flash floods after intense rains, which have become more frequent due to climate change.
