DR Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo Flood 2026 - DREF Operational Update (MDRCD050)

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 01-05-2026 What happened, where and when? Since 1 May 2026, the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has been severely affected by heavy and persistent rainfall that triggered significant flooding following the overflow of the Kalimabenge River. The disaster mainly affected the densely populated and flood-prone neighborhoods of Namianda and Kilibula in Kalundu commune, where floodwaters inundated homes, roads and community infrastructure. The floods caused widespread humanitarian impacts, including destruction of shelters, contamination of water sources, damage to sanitation infrastructure and disruption of livelihoods. According to rapid multisectoral assessments conducted between 1 and 5 May 2026, approximately 7,776 people (1,555 households) were affected. A total of 544 houses were damaged, including 13 completely destroyed and 172 partially destroyed, while at least 1,110 people were displaced and forced to seek refuge with host families. Six deaths were also reported following the disaster. The floods also severely affected access to essential services and increased public health risks. At least 555 latrines were flooded or damaged, water sources were contaminated and stagnant water accumulated in residential areas, creating favorable conditions for outbreaks of cholera, acute watery diarrhoea, typhoid and malaria. Health facilities, schools, bridges, agricultural gardens and small businesses were also damaged, further increasing the vulnerability of affected populations already living in precarious conditions. The sit...

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