Speaking to the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), Mayor Dusengiyumva confirmed the casualties and property damage, stating, 'Two people were killed, 27 houses were destroyed, and several roads were temporarily closed due to the rain.'
He further noted that the city authorities are collaborating closely with residents to relocate those residing in areas identified as high-risk and are strongly advising the public to avoid water drainage channels during periods of heavy rainfall.
The Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has previously reported the significant impact of disasters nationwide, revealing that 191 lives were lost to such events across Rwanda in 2024.
Currently, authorities are issuing urgent calls for vigilance to residents of Kigali, as well as those in the Northern and Western provinces and the southern districts of Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru, as forecasts indicate more heavy rains are expected in the coming days.
This recent disaster follows a weather advisory issued on April 11, 2025, by Rwanda's Meteorology Agency, Meteo Rwanda, which predicted rainfall levels between 25mm and 60mm from April 11 to 13.
The forecast explicitly warned the public about potential hazards, including flooding in swamps, landslides, soil erosion, the collapse of unstable slopes, and the risks associated with lightning.
Meteo Rwanda had urged all Rwandans to proactively implement preventive measures to mitigate the dangers posed by the anticipated heavy rainfall.
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