At least 55 people have been killed in western Rwanda in flooding triggered by heavy rains.
\nAccording to international media reports, \u201cflooding and landslides caused by heavy rains last night in Western Province has caused over 55 deaths,\u201d.
\nA video clip posted on the state-run Rwanda Broadcasting Agency\u2019s Twitter account showed muddy water running along a road and houses that had been destroyed.
\n\u201cIt rained heavily all night, causing immense suffering in the districts of Ngororero, Rubavu, Nyabihu, Rutsiro, and Karongi,\u201d Francois Habitegeko, governor of the Western Province, told reporters.
\n\u201cWe have lost many lives and families. Around 55 people have died, not to mention the wounded and those trapped under their houses. We are trying to rescue as many people as possible.
\nHabitegeko said the rain started at about 6pm (16:00 GMT) on Tuesday and the River Sebeya burst its banks.
\nThe Rwanda Meteorology Agency said the East African nation is expected to receive above-average rainfall in May.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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