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Event: FL Flood Number: 2006-000047 Country: COD Congo Democratic Republic Location: Kinshasa Date (YMD): 2006-4-18 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: From 8 to 10 April 2006, torrential rains fell in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its surroundings. This has caused numerous and serious material damages as well as human casualties. The rains of the recent days were particularly violent and at times caused landslides. Early reports indicate that seven councils have been seriously affected. In the final analysis, there are extensive material damages that need to be thoroughly collapsed, crops have been destroyed and roads have been washed away. According to the teams in the field, the situation is alarming, especially in the Kisenso Council which is the most affected. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: