In Rwankuba Sector of Karongi District, on Sunday, heavy rains caused landslides on the upland and killed eighteen people leaving seven injured and hospitalized as 29 houses were destroyed.
Speaking at the burial yesterday, Ngirente said that the government has the responsibility of taking care of Rwandans and most specifically on those affected by disasters.
“Today, I brought you comforting message. As you know, in few months we have experienced heavy rains which was not expected, killing many people and damaged properties in the country and the region; so today, we comfort you and Rwandans in general,” he said.
Also at the event, affected families were facilitated with Rwf50,000 each for buying basic materials.
He requested residents’ contribution in preventing disasters by relocating from high risk zones.
“The government will continue to support you through direct and long-term interventions. Though the government will continue to facilitate you, you should also play the big part by relocating from high risk zones and resettle in a safe places,” he said.
The Minister for Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDIMAR), De Bonheur Jeanne D’Arc said that people are capable of preventing disasters from happening through creating radical terraces, embracing rain water harvesting systems and avoid constructing in high risk zones among others.
Recently, MIDIMAR announced that since January to April 30th climate-related disasters had killed 183 people. Across the country, Sunday rains killed a total of 26 people.
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