2024_Dibaya_Lubwe_landslide

2024 Dibaya Lubwe landslide

2024 Dibaya Lubwe landslide

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On 13 April 2024 heavy rains caused a ravine to collapse into a river in Dibaya-Lubwe, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, leaving at least 15 dead, seven injured and 50-60 missing.[1][2]

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On 13 April 2024, heavy rains caused a large section of a ravine to collapse into the river below, burying many people and striking a boat that was docking at the time.[1]

Poor urban planning and poor infrastructure in Congo are vulnerable to torrential rainfall.[3]

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  1. [1]
    "DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing". Reuters. 14 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    "DR Congo Landslide Kills At Least 12, More Than 50 Still Missing". Times of India. 14 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    Democratic Republic of Congo landslide kills at least 12 as more than 50 remain missing
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