On the other hand, urban dwellers of Brazzaville who have lost their jobs in the private sector following the destruction of the business centre will experience great difficulty accessing adequate food.
Food prices are high because of transport and marketing constraints.
Torrential rains caused flooding and landslides in several regions. In Kivu region in the east the Bukavu-Uvira road has been blocked. Importers are now exploring alternative routes. Meanwhile, the railway bridge on the line from Kalemie to Kindu has collapsed, further complicating the situation. Flooding has also affected Kinshasa where the Congo river reached the highest levels for at least the past five years and burst its banks in several areas.