Lightning, mudslides kill 10 people in Rwanda
Ten people were killed due to disasters triggered by heavy rains in various parts of Rwanda over the past 10 days, the ministry in charge of Emergency Management announced on Tuesday.
Philippe Habinshuti, the ministry’s permanent secretary, told reporters on Monday that the landslides killed some victims while others were struck by lightning.
The most recent fatalities occurred in the Rutsiro district in western Rwanda, where a landslide killed two individuals following heavy rains earlier.
In another incident, a mother and her child lost their lives in Kigali’s Gasabo district after their house collapsed during a downpour last weekend.
The heavy rains have also destroyed property, including houses, crops and road infrastructure in various parts of the country.
According to the ministry, a full assessment is underway to determine the extent of the impact.
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency earlier on Monday warned that several parts of Rwanda would experience heavy rains in the first 10 days of May.
The government urged residents living in high-risk zones to relocate to safer areas.
In May 2023, floods and landslides struck western and northern Rwanda, resulting in the death of 135 people.
(Xinhua/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
Don’t blame gender for ineffectiveness if you can’t use your authority, Fashola tells women
Mr Fashola emphasised that effective leadership is determined by competence rather than gender.
Diaspora
FG to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in third phase flight Friday
The consulate urged the expected Nigerian nationals to come along with their clearance certificates, as well as other documents used during the screening process.
NationWide
250th Anniversary: U.S. restates strategic partnership with Nigeria
Mr Swart expressed confidence that his successor would continue strengthening the enduring relationship between both countries.
Africa
ECOWAS raises alarm over rising drug abuse, trafficking in West Africa
Mr Amankwa said cocaine trafficking was expanding rapidly across West Africa.
Hot news Home top
U.S. announces limited-edition social security cards for children born during America’s 250th anniversary
The SSA said the official Freedom 250 designation is exclusively for original cards issued through the EAB program to newborns during the qualifying period.
NationWide
Xenophobia: Youth leaders seek safety of Nigerians in South Africa
The Chairman of the forum, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the incidents were undermining the ideals of African unity and peaceful coexistence.
