Floods caused by heavy rains kill at least 109 in Rwanda

floods triggered by heavy rainfall in western and northern Rwanda

A view of the aftermath of the floods triggered by heavy rainfall in western and northern Rwanda. At least 109 people were on May 2, 2023 killed by the floods. PHOTO | COURTESY | RWANDA BROADCASTING AGENCY

Tragedy has struck the north-western region of Rwanda after floods triggered by a heavy hailstorm hit four districts in the region killing at least 109 people.

The victims, including a family of three children and their mother, were killed by landslides and collapsing houses in the steep hills of the area.