Heavy rain characterized by violent wind has destroyed over 50 houses and injured two children in Musanze District.

Affected residents are from Cyuve, Musanze and Muhoza sectors.

The disasters which occurred on 26th September 2022 left some houses’ roofing blown away while others collapsed.

Tharcise Uwimana is among affected residents whose houses collapsed. He has appealed for support to find a shelter and food throughout the challenging times he is going through.

His wife also revealed that they used to force meal upon sales of banana beer locally known as ‘urwagwa’ but the incident left containers destroyed.

Other affected families have disclosed that they currently desperate wondering how they will get along and requested Good Samaritans to intervene.

Musanze District Vice Mayor for Social Affairs, Axelle Kamanzi has said that they are still assessing damages to mobilize support.

“Affected residents with no alternative shelters are accommodated by neighbours. We are assessing damages to make a report and provide assistance within our means,” she said by press time.

The incident is said to have destroyed 56 houses and injured two children.

AE News