Rwanda’s Ministry of Disaster Management (MIDIMAR) said that at least 18 people have died in the last 24 hours (23 to 24 April, 2018) as a result of floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain.
Among the worst hit areas is Gasabo district in Kigali, close to the nation’s capital. Disaster officials said that as many as 8 people have died as a result of heavy rain that fell overnight.
MIDIMAR said that seven deaths also occurred in Rulindo district, Northern Province, where heavy rain triggered a landslide that buried houses. Three more deaths were reported in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province.
Flood Summary
Last updated: April 26, 2018
Event
Rwanda, April 2018
Date
April 23 to April 25, 2018
Type
Flash flood, Landslide
Cause
Extreme rainfall
Locations
A - Gasabo
B - Rulindo
C - Gatsibo
D - Nyabihu
E - Rwamagana
B - Rulindo
C - Gatsibo
D - Nyabihu
E - Rwamagana
Damages
Fatalities
18 people
Rwanda - April 23 to April 25, 2018
8 in Gasabo, 7 in Rulindo, 3 in Gatsibo
Rwanda - April 23 to April 25, 2018
8 in Gasabo, 7 in Rulindo, 3 in Gatsibo
Buildings destroyed
79 buildings
Rwanda - April 23 to April 25, 2018
31 in Nyabihu District and 48 in Rwamagana District.
Rwanda - April 23 to April 25, 2018
31 in Nyabihu District and 48 in Rwamagana District.
