Lubero: Shops and homes destroyed by flooding of the Mutokoleya River in Mangurujipa

Heavy rain on Friday, October 16, in Mangurujipa, in the Bapere sector of Lubero territory in North Kivu, caused the Mutokoleya River to overflow. The flood swept through the commercial centre, destroying shops and homes and carrying away residents’ and traders’ belongings. Kakule Kagheni Samuel, head of the local civil society group, urged authorities to respond urgently and adopt lasting measures to reduce flood risks. Those affected are dealing with property losses and disruption to local business activity.