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The Japan International Cooperation Agency will provide emergency relief goods as below in response to the flood disaster, upon the request from the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo.

1. Disaster situation
The flood which occurred in Kinshasa and its surrounding area on around December 12th(local time)has caused serious human and property damage. According to UNOCHA, the damage situation as of December 16th was as follows:
Deaths 169
Affected 38,000

2. Goods supplied
A. Emergency relief goods (from the JICA warehouse in Dubai)
Tents
Blankets
Sleeping pads

B. Shipping schedule
The goods will be transported from the JICA warehouse in Dubai to Ndjili International Airport/ Kinshasa on the next available flight.