Deadly floods sweep through Rubavu District in Rwanda

At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes and cutting off roads, the presidency said Wednesday. Strong rainstorms last week caused flooding and mudslides and parts of East Africa also are seeing heavy rainfall.

Most of the deaths occurred in Western Province where homes and infrastructure had been swept away and roads closed.The governor of Rwanda’s Western province told that a search for more victims was underway. The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned that more rain is coming.