Kinshasa: At least 41 people have been killed and about 4,30,000 people have been badly affected by the recent severe rains and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A UN spokesman has given information in this regard. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spokesman Stephen Dujarric reported that, "The Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says floods have been caused by the continuous rains on the banks of the Ubangi River since October, affecting about 4,30,000 people" Are. "
The news agency quoted the spokesperson as saying, "41 people died due to torrential rains and landslides in the capital Kinshasa on Tuesday alone." He said that assessment is being done in the whole country to know about the intensity of floods and the needy people. He said that a plan is being prepared for action.
The spokesman further said that action is being planned by the government with the United Nations and our allies. Our priority is to supply shelter, water and sanitation and other essential items. He said that the United Nations has expressed its condolences to the relatives of the dead and the institution is also ready to cooperate with the DRC government.
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