DR Congo floods leave more than 120 dead in Kinshasa

Floods and landslides kill at least 140 in Congolese capital Kinshasa

Many of those who died were in hillside areas hit by landslides

At least 100 people killed by floods in capital of Congo

At least 100 people have been killed and dozens injured on Tuesday by widespread floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in Congo's capital, Kinshasa.

More than 120 dead leave floods in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Intense rains hit the capital of DR Congo, leaving death and destruction in its wake, so the Government decreed three days of national mourning.

At least 120 killed after flooding in DR Congo capital Kinshasa

The government announces three days of national mourning from Wednesday onwards, according to a statement from Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde's office

DR Congo floods leave more than 120 dead in Kinshasa

Major roads in the city were submerged as heavy rains continued for hours and several homes collapsed.

More than 100 dead in floods in Kinshasa

More than 100 people died in floods in the Congolese capital Kinshasa. Many houses were destroyed. President Tshisekedi blamed climate change and called for more international support.