As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Congo River seasonal flood pulse is the predictable annual rise and recession of river and wetland water levels across the Congo Basin, driven by the seasonal migration of the ITCZ and tributary rainfall.
The basin shows two high-flow periods (roughly October–January and April–May) that inundate large floodplain systems (Cuvette Centrale, Malebo Pool, Ruki/Lake Tumba area), shaping fisheries, floodplain forests, navigation and local agriculture.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kinshasa riverfront (Boulevard du 30 Juin) - Malebo Pool viewpoint |
| Brazzaville riverfront (Quai / Plateaux area) - Pool Malebo opposite Kinshasa |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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