Heavy rains kill at least 109 in Rwanda
According to a recent report by the ministry in charge of emergency management, more than 60 people were killed by disasters in the country between Jan. 1 and April 20.
Heavy rains and flooding that hit Rwanda’s western and northern provinces in two days have killed at least 109 people, according to local officials.
Francois Habitegeko, governor of Western Province, told national broadcaster Rwanda Television on Wednesday morning that at least 95 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rains in the province between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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115 people have been confirmed dead in Western and Northern Provinces following the heavy rains and floods last night, and the death toll is still increasing. #RBANews pic.twitter.com/6C89ubXnXk
— Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) (@rbarwanda) May 3, 2023
Northern Province governor Dancille Nyirarugero also confirmed to the television that at least 14 people were killed by heavy rains during the same days.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims during this difficult time,” Habitegeko said. “We are working closely with local authorities and emergency services to provide relief efforts and support to those affected by this disaster.”
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Imvura yaguye mu ijoro ryakeye yateje ibiza mu Ntara y’Amajyaruguru n’iy’Iburengerazuba. Kugeza ubu imibare y’agateganyo itangazwa n’ubuyobozi bw’izi ntara ivuga ko abantu 109 ari bo bamaze kumenyekana ko bapfuye. #RBAAmakuru https://t.co/MBbIokwsti pic.twitter.com/GOBt21js60— Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) (@rbarwanda) May 3, 2023
The latest weather forecast by Rwanda Meteorology Agency indicated that the expected rainfall in many parts of the country will be slightly above the range of rainfall usually recorded in May.
According to a recent report by the ministry in charge of emergency management, more than 60 people were killed by disasters in the country between Jan. 1 and April 20.
