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Farmers irrigate a maize plantation in Rulindo District amid a prolonged dry spell. Due to a lack of rainfall, farmers say they are facing heavy losses. Courtesy
Environment

Long-awaited rains arrive as scientists turn to AI for improved weather forecasts

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The advanced sensors are installed across the volcanic region as part of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP). Photos by Gemain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu: Enhanced early warning system deployed to mitigate flood risks

Monday, October 12, 2026
Rusizi District has identified an alternative route for traffic in case landslides render part of the Bugarama-Kamembe road unsafe. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rusizi identifies alternative route to Bugarama road amid landslide risk

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Miners work in a tunnel at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Miners’ union backs insurance against heavy-rain income losses

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
A total of 276 households have been relocated from an area prone to landslides in Bugarama in Rusizi District to safer accommodation.
Rwanda

Rusizi: Over 270 families relocated from disaster-prone area

Sunday, October 04, 2026
A total of 8,000 Alnus trees planted to protect Sebeya River. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Featured

Right To Play, Rubavu residents plant trees to help curb Sebeya River flooding

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Some of the 30 houses that were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds in Nyagatare District on Monday, September 21
Environment

Nyagatare: Heavy rains leave dozens of families homeless

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
A resident repairs his roof in Nyaruguru District following an alert about the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Courtesy.
Environment

El Niño: Districts race to relocate families from high-risk areas

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Roofs of more than 60 houses and 10 classrooms were blown off by windstorms on Sunday, September 13. Courtesy
Environment

Sunday's storms damage 64 houses, 10 classrooms

Monday, September 14, 2026
A view of the construction of a drainage in Rubavu town as part Rwanda Urban Development Project. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu draws Rwf63bn plan to prevent flash floods

Sunday, September 06, 2026
The death toll from devastating floods on the border with Tibet has crossed 1,000 in Nepal. File

The worst-case scenario demands more than a warning

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Radical terraces at Green Gicumbi project in the Northern Province. File
Editorial

Protecting soil is the best defence against El Niño

Wednesday, September 02, 2026