DR Congo: Tornado: 2003/02/06
| Period | 2003/02/06 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | DR Congo |
| Event Type | Tornado |
| Outline | A violent storm struck 6 villages of the District of Yumbi, in the province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Some 1,664 houses were destroyed, with 17 deaths, and 1,702 persons injured (of whom 100 seriously). |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
Related Links
Report/Articles
UN News Service 2003/02/10
UN to deliver aid to thousands left homeless by deadly tornado in western DR of Congo
UN Regional Information Africa 2003/02/10
Experts revise figures on Yumbi tornado - only 17 dead,many people were found alive, under the debris of their homes
OCHA Situation Report No. 1 2003/02/07
17 people have been killed, 2,500 have been injured, 1,700 houses have been destroyed and more than 20,000 people are homeless
AllAfrica.com, Africa 2003/02/08
UN Relief Team to Assess Damage Left By Deadly Tornado
UN Regional Information Africa 2003/02/07
Tornado toll rises to 164 dead, 1,702 injured
CNN News 2003/02/06
A tornado tore through remote villages in central Congo, killing 164 people, destroying homes and ruining crops.
IFRC Report 2003/02/06
17 people killed and injured 1,702 (100 seriously) by a violent storm in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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