KIGALI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Rwanda Meteorology Agency on Friday warned of incoming heavy rains in the month of November that could result in widespread flooding, landslides, and loss of lives and property destruction.
In a weather forecast, the agency said that heavy rains are expected during the Nov. 10-20 period due to a strong Inter Tropical Convergence Zone which is over the region where Rwanda is located.
According to the forecast, the expected rains will range between 80 and 240 millimeters. "Due to the heavy rains expected in different parts of the country and which may cause disasters, Meteo Rwanda encourages all Rwandans and institutions responsible for disaster prevention to pay attention and take measures related to dealing with disasters," said the agency in the forecast.
Heavy rains are expected in different provinces of Rwanda including the capital city Kigali, according to the agency.
At least 11 people lost their lives with property destroyed in Rwanda after heavy rains pounded different parts of the country in April, according to the Rwandan Ministry of Emergency Management. ■
