Deadly Floods Devastate Democratic Republic of Congo

The death toll from floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 400, with hundreds more missing. The floods were caused by days of torrential rain that triggered landslides and caused rivers to break their banks. Humanitarian workers have been recovering mud-caked bodies from the affected villages and burying them in mass graves. The disaster has been described as one of the deadliest in recent history. Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of Africa's rains, making the region more vulnerable to such events.