Floods, rising rivers and lake · City Office of Hygiene, sanitation and environment
Rising Lake Tanganyika floods thousands of homes, displacing many
According to the Mayor, the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika have submerged more than 3,000 houses and displaced more than 36,000 people. The city center and many neighborhoods remain under water; families are living in overcrowded shelters or with relatives.
Taken in charge Urgent
- Received14/01/2025
- Taken in charge06/11/2026
- ResolvedWaiting
- 669days since the request
- 15868 hto be taken in charge
- —to be resolved
- —resident’s satisfaction
What was reported
According to the Mayor, the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika have submerged more than 3,000 houses and displaced more than 36,000 people. The city center and many neighborhoods remain under water; families are living in overcrowded shelters or with relatives.
Translated by the AI assistant.
Original text
Selon le Maire, la montée des eaux du lac Tanganyika a submergé plus de 3 000 maisons et déplacé plus de 36 000 personnes. Le centre-ville et de nombreux quartiers restent sous l’eau ; les familles vivent dans des abris surpeuplés ou chez des proches.
Reported by Dalili B. John
What the City did
The City of Uvira received this report on 14 January 2025. It took it in charge on 6 November 2026.
Dated follow-up
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06/11/2026 11:28 · Taken in charge
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14/01/2025 07:00 · Received
Problème signalé par Dalili B. John (veille citoyenne par Initiative pour la Gouvernance de Proximité, CERC).
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