The 24-hour heavy rain caused the collapse of three dams and swept away dozens of houses in the Malhan district on Tuesday.
Mr Adejo said, “Farmers should take advantage of flood-tolerant crop varieties, such as rice and maize, which can thrive in waterlogged conditions.’’
The disaster rendered hundreds within the state capital homeless and also resulted in huge property loss.
The disaster management department established a total of 128 relief shelters in the affected areas.
“Africa loses seven to 15 billion dollars a year to climate change.’’
The IMF has announced the approval of $164.6 million in funding for Rwanda to strengthen its economic resilience against future climate shocks.
The UN agency said from the beginning of the year, heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Burundi.
Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change.
Children’s psychosocial wellbeing has also been acutely affected by the loss of family, friends, play areas and familiar environments
UNICEF is working with governments and partners to engage with affected communities to identify the most urgent needs and ensure the safety of children.
