Heavy rains hit several villages in the DRC
Flood
In brief
- What happenedOn 2 March, heavy rains hit several villages in Kabambare territory, in eastern Maniema province, and destroyed about 50 houses and two schools.
- How many affectedAffected persons: 1,000
- What help is neededSo far, they have not received any assistance.
What changed
First retained snapshot
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Situation
On 2 March, heavy rains hit several villages in Kabambare territory, in eastern Maniema province, and destroyed about 50 houses and two schools. At least 250 victims found refuge with host families. So far, they have not received any assistance. In the eastern Tanganyika province, two people died and dozens more were reported missing after heavy rains in Moba territory on 26 and 27 February. At least three schools were destroyed, affecting more than 700 pupils. Several families whose homes were destroyed or damaged are forced to sleep outside. They urgently need shelter, medical care and food.
WorldsAid verification
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Verified figures
- Affected persons
- 1,000 retained at 2021-03-10
What we knew when
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