This warning was part of a statement released on Friday, April 11. The rainfall is mostly anticipated to affect several regions, including Kigali City, the Northern and Western Provinces, and Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru Districts. During this period, rainfall is expected to range from 25 mm to 60 mm per day.

The heavy rainfall is likely to bring about several hazards, including the risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. Additionally, areas with steep slopes and inadequate erosion control measures may experience landslides. Thunderstorms are also expected, adding to the weather-related risks.

In light of these conditions, Meteo Rwanda has advised the general public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the impacts of the heavy rainfall.

Addressing the Senate plenary session on April 2, 2025, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, outlined the country’s preparedness to combat disasters prevalent during the rainy season.

He revealed a recent assessment identifying 522 high-risk areas encompassing 22,000 households and approximately 100,000 people vulnerable to natural disasters.

Minister Murasira emphasized the ongoing continuous monitoring efforts to ensure the safety of residents before disasters strike. The assessment also highlighted the vulnerability of over 25,000 hectares of farmland, around 200 infrastructures, and 23 public buildings, including offices and churches.

Breaking down the at-risk districts, he noted that Rusizi has 88 households at high risk, followed by Rubavu with 452, Rutsiro with 424, Nyabihu with 364, and Nyamasheke with 100.

Furthermore, Minister Murasira confirmed that Rwanda’s overall disaster resilience level currently stands at 46%.

To manage potential displacement, the country has identified 14 designated relocation sites for affected individuals. Statistics indicate the significant impact of natural disasters, causing damages worth over 222.3 billion Rwandan Francs in 2023.

One of houses destroyed by May 2023 disasters that claiomed over 130 lives.