Floods in western Rwanda kill at least 127 people

Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides on Tuesday in Rwanda killing at least 127 people in the Western, Northern and Southern Provinces, the president's office said.

At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains,

Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides on Tuesday in Rwanda killing at least 127 people in the Western, Northern and Southern Provinces, the president’s office said.

“Rescue interventions are ongoing in the most affected districts … in order to secure endangered citizens,” a statement by the presidency said Wednesday.

Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides on Tuesday in Rwanda killing at least 127 people in the Western, Northern and Southern Provinces, the president’s office said.

“Rescue interventions are ongoing in the most affected districts … in order to secure endangered citizens,” a statement by the presidency said Wednesday.