Rwanda – Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Western Province
Heavy rainfall between 03 to 05 March triggered flooding in Western Province, Rwanda. Heavy rain caused the Sebeya River to burst its banks, flooding Kanama, Rugerero and Nyundo in Rubavu…
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Rwanda – 6,000 Families Still Displaced After Floods and Landslides
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee affairs, (MIDIMAR) in Rwanda says that it has identified three sites in Gakenke District for the establishment of temporary camps to accommodate 6,000…
Ethiopia – Dozens Killed in Floods and Landslides
From drought to extreme rain, parts of Ethiopia are now battling deadly floods and landslides brought by the recent downpours. Ethiopian news service, Fana, reports that at least 41 people…
Rwanda – at Least 49 Killed in Floods and Landslides, 500 Homes Destroyed
Landslides and floods hit several parts of Rwanda between 07 and 08 May 2016 after a period of heavy rainfall. Government officials say that at least 49 deaths have been…
More African Countries Aided by SERVIR Flood Modelling
SERVIR, the satellite-based Earth monitoring system, has announced that it will expand it operations to several more countries and locations in Africa. The operation provides imaging and mapping data, geospatial…
Ten African Nations Aim to Restore 31 Million Hectares of Forest
Deforestation was blamed by many for worsening the deadly floods that struck in Malawi in January to February 2015. Under the AFR100 scheme, 10 African countries, including Malawi, aim to…
