Heavy rains in dry season in Kinshasa kill at least 29

At least 29 people have died in Kinshasa, DR Congo, due to severe flooding and landslides caused by unprecedented heavy rains during the dry season, affecting a third of the city and leading to widespread power cuts. The government is responding to the crisis, offering condolences and covering funeral expenses, while experts cite climate change and poor urban planning as contributing factors to the disaster.

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