The agency’s statement reads that precipitations between 10th and 20th February are expected to be above normal rainfall in different parts of the country.
Meteo Rwanda has revealed that it will continue to pour down heavily above average precipitation usually experienced in the second half of February in Rwanda.
“The rainfall is expected to be between 50 and 200 mm within ten days while the average rainfall in the same period ranges between 10 and 70 mm,” reads part of the statement.
The weatherman has disclosed that the rainfall is particularly expected to be above normal in different parts of Western Province, Southern Province and Kigali City as well as the districts of Rulindo, Ngoma and Rwamagana.
Average rainfall has been predicted in Gatsibo, Kayonza and Nyagatare districts compared to other parts of the country.
Meteo Rwanda has revealed that above normal rainfall was reported in Eastern Province as well as some parts of Southern and Northern Province between 1st and 10th February compared to other parts of the country.
Among others, the weatherman has also disclosed that rainfall reduced in many parts of Southern Pprovince, southern part of Eastern Province, Musanze and Nyagatare districts during the same period.
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Meteo Rwanda has revealed that the soil has been accumulating much water due to recent heavy rains noting that it might cause flooding and landslides in the parts of the country forecasted with above normal rainfall.
The weatherman has advised relevant authorities, residents in the aforementioned areas and Rwandans in general to take proactive measures to prevent disasters.
Farmers have been also reminded to preserve agricultural yields and efficiently utilize collected water to finalize preparations for the agriculture season 2022B.
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