Death toll in DR Congo from floods, landslides rises to 300: Official

The death toll from floods and landslides in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 300, an official said Sunday.

“Deaths from floods and landslides continue to increase and 300 bodies have now been recovered,” said Thomas Bakenga, the administrator of Kalehe territory in South Kivu province, where the affected areas are located.

On Saturday, 270 bodies had been recovered.