Floods Destroy Property in Rubavu

{{Floods have engulfed three sectors in Rubavu district destroying property and damaging crops following heavy rains in the area on Wednesday.}}

IGIHE reporter in the district said three sectors affected include; Kanama, Nyakiriba and Nyundo.

The floods were more severe after River Buceri burst its banks letting water to overflow and submerging the entire Mahoko trading center.

Several houses were destroyed after soaking into water.

Rescue efforts to save valuable property from submerged houses were fruitless by press time. No causalities were reported at the time of filing this story.

Jeannette Uwajeneza the Kanama sector leader revealed that Karambo river bridge had been washed away by the floods.

The bridge was a major link of Kanama residents to other sectors especially in promoting trade links.

Uwajeneza noted that during the month of April heavy rains affect the area coupled by the disastrous Sebeya River.