Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, authorities said on Wednesday, as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes.
In chaotic scenes after weeks of rain in the region, one video clip posted by the state-owned Rwanda Broadcasting Agency showed muddy water gushing down an inundated road and destroying houses.
Another resident in the area, Nyandwi Emmanuel, said three relatives died after a house he was renting to them collapsed as they slept in the night. "Our main priority now is to reach every house that has been damaged to ensure we can rescue any person who may be trapped," said François Habitegeko, governor of Rwanda's Western Province.Habitegeko said the River Sebeya had burst its banks.
In a statement, President Paul Kagame said his government was helping affected people, including with temporary relocations.
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