Congo Floods Leave Thousands Missing and Families Searching

The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to over 400 people, with more than 5,500 people still unaccounted for. Aid efforts have been hindered by a lack of access and resources, and survivors are struggling to find missing family members. The disaster has highlighted the vulnerability of people to climate change in many parts of Africa, where poor urban planning and weak infrastructure means communities often cannot withstand increasing bouts of extreme weather.