At least 22 dead as DR Congo's capital Kinshasa hit by severe flooding

In the African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, torrential rain led to severe flooding in the capital, Kinshasa, over the weekend, resulting in at least 22 deaths.

46 people were hospitalized, and 75 families also had to be temporarily relocated due to the conditions.

The flooding disrupted access to more than half of the city and its main airport.

While Kinshasa, home to over 12 million residents, experiences frequent flooding during the rainy season, the weekend's rain marks the city's first major deluge of the year.

Similar flooding in the capital city in 2022 killed over 100 people.