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- Heavy rains resulted in massive flooding and mudslides in Bushushu and Nyamukubi in Kalehe territory in South Kivu province.
- More than 400 people have been killed, while over 2,500 people are still missing of which at least 800 school[1]aged children. Several hundreds of children have been separated from their families or have been orphaned. About 3,000 houses have been damaged, and basic social services have been destroyed in the two localities.
- With the destruction of the public water network in the two localities, the risks associated with lack of access to clean and safe water are worsening. The impact of the crisis on children and women is multi-faceted with serious concerns about the protection and well-being of children in affected areas, including those who have been separated from families and caregivers. Damaged roads and bridges are hindering the provision of humanitarian aid.
- UNICEF and partners continue to provide multisectoral lifesaving assistance to affected children and their families despite the challenging operational conditions.