After three years of floods, why does Kinshasa remain so vulnerable?

Kinshasa remains vulnerable to multiple hazards such as flash floods, river overflows, and landslides, following a third consecutive year of severe flooding in DRC. In 2025, these floods resulted in at least 165 deaths, displaced over 7,000 people, and affected more than 60,000 residents. The World Meteorological Organization's report highlights that the city's vulnerability is due to some neighborhoods being exposed to water overflow and landslides, while noting the lack of detailed data on economic and infrastructural damages.