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One of the 26 houses destroyed by landslides on a hill in Gakenke District on Sunday, May 5. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke landslides demolish 26 houses, destroy crops

Monday, May 06, 2024
Heavy rains have led to the collapse of several houses across the country, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). 49 people have also lost lives in the last two months. File
Environment

49 people lose lives as Rwanda records 300 disaster cases in two months

Friday, May 03, 2024
Some of the over 6,000 homes that were wrecked by disasters on May 3, 2023, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District. The government has identified ‘disaster hotspots’ prone to floods and landslides nationwide. File
Environment

Rwanda identifies 326 disaster hotspots amid regional flood crisis

Friday, April 26, 2024
One of the over 6,000 housing units in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, ravaged by the heavy rains that killed over 150 people in May 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Disasters: Western Province put on alert over climate resilience

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Some of the over 6,000 homes that were wrecked by disasters on May 3, 2023, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District. The government is identifying ‘disaster hotspots’ prone to floods and landslides nationwide to move more families from danger zones before March.
Environment

Govt to identify ‘disaster hotspots’ ahead of three-month heavy rains

Friday, February 23, 2024
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Environment

Eight districts to face strong winds, Meteorological agency warns

Sunday, February 18, 2024
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Africa

3 people killed, 18 injured by lightning strike in Tanzania

Monday, February 12, 2024
One of over ten houses that were damaged by landslides due to heavy rains in Southern Province. Courtesy
Environment

Over 4,000 households to be resettled amid heavy rain

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
One of over ten houses that were damaged by landslides due to heavy rains in Southern Province. Courtesy
Editorial

Heeding Meteo Rwanda’s advice can save many lives

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A section of the Karongi-Nyamasheke road that was damaged by landslides on January 7. Meteo Rwanda has cautioned that the southwestern regions of the country will continue to have higher-than-usual rainfall until January 20. Courtesy
Environment

More havoc looms as heavy rain predicted in next five days

Monday, January 15, 2024
Several players and the manager of Rambura women's junior football team team were struck by lightning on Saturday, January 13, but swiftly recovered and were all discharged from hospital the following day.
Football

Gicumbi lightning: Players discharged from hospital after recovery

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Some of 10 players who were affected by lightning struck at Gicumbi Stadium on Saturday, January 13. Courtesy
Football

Gicumbi lightning: Two patients transferred to CHUK

Sunday, January 14, 2024