Local authorities in South Kivu have reported that the death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has exceeded 200, with many others still missing. The worst-hit territory of Kalehe has recovered 203 bodies so far, and rescue efforts are still ongoing. In Nyamukubi, where hundreds of homes were washed away, rescue workers and survivors are searching for more bodies in the mud. Villagers are grief-stricken as they try to identify and collect the remains of their loved ones. South Kivu Governor Théo Ngwabidje visited the area to witness the destruction and confirmed that necessary aid like medical services, food, and shelter have been dispatched. The heavy rains had made main roads to the affected area impossible, which has hindered the relief efforts. President Felix Tshisekedi has declared a national day of mourning on Monday to pay tribute to the victims, and the central government is sending a crisis management team to South Kivu to assist the provincial government. East Africa has seen heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides, which have brought misery to thousands in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, where 129 people died earlier this week. Local governments have reported that these rivers have caused immense damage, and it is not the first time such damage occurred.