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More than 470 disaster incidents have been recorded across Rwanda since the onset of the rainy season in September, leaving at least 67 people dead and 123 others injured.
Environment

Disasters kill 67 in five months as lightning emerges deadliest hazard

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers who had taken shelter from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District.
Environment

Ngoma deaths spotlight hidden lightning risks in low-lying areas

Monday, January 12, 2026
Lightning strikes killed three people and left nine others with injuries during the night of Sunday, August 17-18
Environment

Three killed, nine injured in overnight downpour

Monday, August 18, 2025
Some cows struck by lightning in Nyagatare in 2021. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda's lightning hotspots: Why some areas are more prone to strikes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
RGB Chief Executive Officer Doris Picard Uwicyeza while presenting the institution's 2023-2024 annual report to a joint plenary sitting of Parliament, on October 29, 2024. Land service improvement is one of the report's findings (courtesy).
Rwanda

A look at key findings, recommendations in RGB annual report

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
Two people in Gakenke District were on March 15 struck by lightning and died instantly. Internet photo
Environment

Lightning kills two, injures 8 schoolchildren

Thursday, March 16, 2023
A technician installs one of many lightning conductors that are being installed in Rutsiro District on November 4. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Rwf700m earmarked for Rutsiro lightning project

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
The New Times
Editorial

Severe weather preparedness should not only be a seasonal campaign

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The New Times

Editorial: Local leaders critical in spreading the word about disaster preparedness

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Rwanda Meteorological Agency has predicted heavy rains mixed with strong winds and lightning strikes from March 21 to March 31.

Rulindo: Lightning strikes 11 more students

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The New Times

Weatherman warns of lightning strikes as heavy rains intensify

Wednesday, February 23, 2022