By Emmanuel Côme Mugisha
Different parts of the country were characterized by day-long rains, which in the afternoon turned heavy, at least in Kigali, flooding different parts of the capital.
The heavy rains, occasioned by strong winds, were predicted by Rwanda Meteorology Agency in an alert issued on Monday evening, in which it said several parts of the country will experience the downpour until February 1.
The weatherman warned that the rains would be much more intense in the districts that border Nyungwe Forest in Western and Southern provinces.
The expected rainfall will measure between 25 and 50 millimeters, reads part of the notice.
Strong wind is expected in Eastern Province, mainly in districts of Rwamagana, Kayonza, Ngoma, Kirehe and Bugesera, blowing at the expected speed of between 5 and 10 metres per second.
The forecast cites convergence of winds and increased moisture over the region as the factors to influence the weather. Read more…
