Rwanda: Heavy Rain-Induced Disasters Kill 52 People in 16 Days

Summary

Heavy rain-induced disasters have claimed 52 lives and displaced over 800 families in Rwanda’s high-risk districts, including Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, and Gasabo. At least 19 houses have collapsed while 731 are damaged across eight areas expected to face significant rainfall this month. The Ministry of Emergency Management has identified disaster hotspots affecting nearly 22,000 households in need of urgent relocation. With forecasted heavy rainfall ranging from 300 to 350 mm in some districts and lower amounts elsewhere, thousands of families are preparing for displacement and shelter.

Additional Summaries

Heavy rain-induced disasters in Rwanda have claimed 52 lives since April 1, with at least 19 houses collapsing and 731 others damaged. Relocation of 800 families from high-risk areas has provided temporary shelter, though extensive damage to infrastructure and crops persists across multiple districts, including Rusizi, Rubavu, and Nyaruguru, with varying rainfall impacts expected throughout the month of April.