Coverage dated May 2, 2023 to May 3, 2023

Rwanda counts cost after floods, landslides kill 130

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Rwandans grieved Thursday for lost loved ones and destroyed homes after powerful floods and landslides tore through the country killing at least 130

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Fox News
Rwanda floods leave at least 129 dead (opens Fox News)
Published May 2, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Floods caused by torrential rainfall in northern and western Rwanda have left at least 129 people dead, according to a regional public broadcaster.
NBC News
Torrential rains and flooding kills dozens of people in Rwanda (opens NBC News)
Published May 2, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned that more rain is coming.
The Guardian
At least 115 dead in Rwanda after heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides (opens The Guardian)
Published May 2, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
State-run broadcaster says flood waters still rising in northern and western provinces and warns death toll may rise
New York Times
Floods and Landslides Kill More Than 120 in Rwanda (opens New York Times)
Published May 2, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Many areas across East Africa have in recent years experienced both severe droughts and heavy rainfalls that killed many and damaged property and crops.
Deutsche Welle
Flooding, landslides kill over 100 people in Rwanda – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published May 2, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Rescue operations are underway in Rwanda, where heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides that have killed over 100 people.
Los Angeles Times
Flooding from heavy rainfall kills at least 129 in Rwanda (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 2, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
At least 129 people have been killed in flooding amid torrential rain in the western and northern provinces of Rwanda.
Local News 8
Floods in western Rwanda kill at least 127 people (opens Local News 8)
Published May 2, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Duarte Mendonca and Nimi Princewill, CNN 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.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Floods from heavy rainfall kill at least 129 in Rwanda (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published May 2, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Torrential rains caused flooding in western and northern Rwanda, killing at least 129 people, a public broadcaster said Wednesday.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Floods from heavy rainfall kill at least 129 in Rwanda | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 2, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Floods from heavy rainfall kill at least 129 in Rwanda
Digital Journal
Rwanda counts cost after floods, landslides kill 130 (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 3, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Rwandans grieved Thursday for lost loved ones and destroyed homes after powerful floods and landslides tore through the country killing at least 130
Deutsche Welle
Scores dead after disastrous Rwanda floods – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published May 3, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
At least 130 people have lost their lives after heavy rainfall hit Rwanda. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, roads cut off by landslides, and fields flooded in the east African country.

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