Bridge collapse disrupts traffic between Mulongwe and Kavimvira in Uvira

Heavy rain caused a temporary bridge between the Mulongwe and Kavimvira communes in Uvira, South Kivu, to collapse on Saturday, October 17. Motorcycles and vehicles can no longer use the crossing, while pedestrians pay 3,000 to 4,000 Congolese francs for help getting across. Flooding also affected Katongo, Abimba and Kigongo, as well as the Kalimabenge and Kakenge bridges. Kelvin Bwija of the Society of Congolese Compatriots called on authorities to restore traffic and take lasting measures to anticipate damage from heavy rains.