At least 55 people Deaths reported in floods and landslides triggered heavy rain in western Rwanda, government officials said on Wednesday.
“It rained heavily all night, causing great suffering,” said François Habitegeko, the governor. of Western Province, Reuters said, adding that the most difficulthit the districts were Ngororero, Rubavu, Nyabihu, Rutsiro and Karongi.
“We have lost many lives and families. About 55 people died, not to mention the wounded and those stuck under their homes. We’re trying to save as much as we can people How possible.”
State-run Broadcasting Agency of Rwanda posted video clip on Twitter shows current muddy water fast on a flooded road and destroyed Houses.
Habitegeko said the rain began around 1800 (1600 GMT) on Tuesday and the Sebeya River overflowed its banks.
“The soil was already soaked in previous days of the rain that caused landslides that closed roads,” he said.
The Rwanda Meteorological Agency said the East African country is expected to experience above-average rainfall. in Maybe.
