The death toll from floods in eastern Congo has almost doubled, reaching close to 400 people as of Sunday, according to a local official.
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
Torrential rains across Kalehe territory began on Thursday evening. Rivers broke their banks, with flash floods sweeping away the majority of buildings in the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi, causing the huge loss of life. The Congolese government declared Monday as a national day of mourning, with flags to fly at half-staff in memory of the victims.
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