Deadly floods in Rwanda

During the night of 2 to 3 May 2023, torrential rains swept through the north and west of Rwanda causing deadly floods.

The provisional death toll stood at 109, including 95 in the western province and 14 in the northern province. This is the highest number of fatalities due to flooding recorded by an East African country in the last two years.

The disaster also resulted in landslides, mudslides and the devastation of several homes.