By Olivier Ciza | PROJECT LEADER
SAVE LIFE MAKE DIFFERENCE
Bujumbura Burundi
savelifemakedifference@gmail.com
Project report
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Floods (IFRC, METTELSAT) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 February 2026)
Very heavy rainfall affected the western Democratic Republic of the Congo (in particular the Kinshasa capital city area) over 19-20 February, causing floods and overflowing rivers that have resulted in casualties and severe damage.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports, as of 23 February, six fatalities, 99 injured people and a total of more than 24 600 affected people across several communes of the Kinshasa capital city area. In addition, the IFRC also reports an unconfirmed number of destroyed houses.
Over the next 72 hours, moderate rainfall is still forecast over the already affected Kinshasa area.#
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently grappling with a severe humanitarian emergency as catastrophic flooding has struck both the western capital and eastern provinces in early 2026.
Latest Disaster: Kinshasa (February 2026)
Widespread Impact: On the night of February 19–20, 2026, torrential rain of "rare intensity" submerged multiple municipalities in Kinshasa, causing rivers to overflow and triggering landslides.
Casualties & Displacement: As of February 23, 2026, the International Federation of Red Crossreported 6 fatalities, 99 injuries, and more than 24,600 people affected.
Ongoing Risk: Meteorologists forecast continued moderate rainfall over the next 72 hours, maintaining a high risk of further flooding and erosion.
Emergency in Eastern Provinces (February 2026)
Maniema Province: Heavy rains caused the Congo and Ulindi Rivers to burst their banks, leaving more than 2,500 households homeless in Punia territory as of late February.
Infrastructure Damage: The floods have destroyed essential facilities, including schools, health centers, and drinking water sources, while also submerging fish ponds and plantations, triggering an immediate food security crisis.
North Kivu: Earlier in January 2026, a massive landslide in the Rubaya mining area killed over 200 people following heavy rainfall.
Humanitarian Crisis & Funding Gaps
"Double Crisis": The UN has termed the situation a "double crisis" because climate-driven disasters are hitting populations already displaced by ongoing armed conflict.
Disease Outbreaks: Stagnant water and destroyed sanitation systems have significantly increased the risk of cholera and mpox, which are already at critical levels in the eastern provinces.
Severe Underfunding: seeks $1.4 billion to assist 15 million people, yet as of February 2026, only about 10% of the required funding has been secured.
SAVE LIFE MAKE DIFFERENCE since we start our project $131 raised of $26,400 goal
SAVE LIFE MAKE DIFFERENCE
Bujumbura Burundi 24/02/2026
savelifemakedifference@gmail.com
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