Flooding death toll in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to help victims

Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough.

Flooding death toll in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to help victims
People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.

Heavy rains began last week, causing the key Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings. Many residents blamed the government for not responding quickly enough.

(Image credit: Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)