Mbanza Kongo - About 1,180 houses were destroyed in Mbanza Congo City, northern Zaire Province, as consequence of the rains that befell the region last week, ANGOP has learnt.

According to a note from Mbanza Kongo’s municipal administration, the wards "11 de Novembro" ande "Martins Kiditu" were the most affected by the showers.

The note also states that besides the destruction of houses, the rains also caused injuries to 33 people.