During a talk show on new measures to prevent disasters on Radio Rwanda, Kamayirese explained that 16 of 35 victims died in mine accident, 15 died of lightening, two died of heavy rain, one died in storm waters while another died in an inferno.
Minister Kamayirese revealed that disasters killed 104 livestock and injured 96 persons.
Disasters also destroyed crops planted on 67000 ha, 30 power distribution poles and roads among other infrastructures.
She said that some disasters are caused by lack of compliance with policies.
“Some disasters are caused by people themselves. If people don’t respect the master plan concerning the use of land, it may result into unexpected disasters,” she explained.
“Citizens should be proactive. If windstorms often destroy roofs, engineers building infrastructures should raise strong buildings that can resist such winds,” added Kamayirese.
She warned citizens against hazardous acts like building in marshlands, applying inappropriate methods of agriculture among others.
The weatherman has predicted increased rain in April compared to March 2019.
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