Overall Green Flood in Democratic Republic of Congo from 01 May 2026 01:00 UTC to 03 May 2026 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1103864
Death:	6
Displaced:	414
Countries:	Democratic Republic of Congo
From - To	01 May - 03 May

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Democratic Republic of the Congo – Floods (ECHO 10 May 2026)Tue, 05 May 2026 10:05

From 1?–?2?May, the town of Uvira in South?Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, was hit by heavy rainfall and ensuing floods, causing fatalities, displacement and damage.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported on 2?May that six people had died, four were missing, 414 had been displaced and a total of 79?000 were affected. Thirteen houses were completely destroyed, 56 were partially damaged and another 500 were flooded, while drinking-water sources were also affected.
Over the next 48?hours, moderate to locally heavy rain is forecast for the northern and central parts of the country, including South?Kivu.

South Kivu Province, DR Congo, Early May 2026.IFRC reported heavy rain and flooding in South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early May 2026.Sun 3 May 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, May 7, 2026 - May 13, 2026 5/7/2026 12:45:00 AM.

Global Overview: ENSO-neutral is present. Hot conditions and flood risk exist in parts of Africa, Central Asia, Central America, and Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards. Flooding continues in parts of East Africa, and heavy rains

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