The heavy rains that began on April 4 transformed Kinshasa — the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population exceeding 17 million — into a disaster zone within a matter of hours. The deluge affected 13 out of the city's 24 districts, causing widespread flooding and landslides.
One of the main causes of the catastrophe was the sudden overflow of the Ndjili River, which runs through the entire city. It overflowed its banks, flooding the main national road, destroying hundreds of buildings and demolishing homes, particularly in the western part of the city. The raging water swept away everything in its path, leaving behind only ruins. As a result, more than 200 homes were damaged.
The flood caught many by surprise: drivers got stuck in flooded areas, with some spending the night in their cars, unable to escape. The disaster completely paralyzed the city’s transportation system. The busiest road in the city, connecting central Kinshasa with Ndjili International Airport, became impassable. A section of the highway leading to the country’s largest seaport, Matadi, was also flooded. The Ministry of Transport had to urgently organize emergency ferry routes to evacuate passengers stranded at the airport.
Residents had to move through the streets by canoe or swim to escape the powerful flooding.
The water supply infrastructure was destroyed — water purification pumps were submerged, leaving much of the city without drinking water.
According to official data on April 7, at least 33 people have died, with most deaths resulting from building collapses.
The April 2025 flood in Kinshasa was one of the most devastating in the city's history.
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