Floods, rising rivers and lake · City Office of Hygiene, sanitation and environment
Kamko and Dav neighbourhoods abandoned after Lake Tanganyika rise
The rising waters of Lake Tanganyika and the Lukuga River have flooded the lakeside neighborhoods since April 2026. About 90% of the residents of the Kamko and Dav neighborhoods have abandoned their homes. The displaced families have not yet been rehoused despite several reminders sent to the Provincial Governor.
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- Received13/11/2026
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What the resident reported
The rising waters of Lake Tanganyika and the Lukuga River have flooded the lakeside neighborhoods since April 2026. About 90% of the residents of the Kamko and Dav neighborhoods have abandoned their homes. The displaced families have not yet been rehoused despite several reminders sent to the Provincial Governor.
Translated by the AI assistant.
Original text
La montée des eaux du lac Tanganyika et de la rivière Lukuga ont inondé les quartiers du bord du lac depuis avril 2026. Environ 90 % des habitants des quartiers Kamko et Dav ont abandonné leurs maisons. Les familles déplacées n’ont pas encore été relogées malgré plusieurs relances au Gouverneur de Province.
What the City did
The Ville de Kalemie received this report on 13/11/2026. It has not yet taken it in charge.
Dated follow-up
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13/11/2026 12:35 · Received
Signalement corrigé par son auteur.
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13/11/2026 11:14 · Received
Votre demande a été transmise à : Ville de Kalemie.
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13/11/2026 10:21 · Received
Demande reçue.