Strong wind on October 18, 2023, destroyed 61 houses in Nyagatare District, the Vice Mayor in charge of social affairs, Juliet Murekatete, told The New Times.

The disaster happened in Gacundezi and Nyarupfubire cells of Rwimiyaga sector.

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"The displaced families were sheltered as they await rehabilitation of their houses. One person who was injured has been discharged,” she said.

The wind-damaged houses in Nyagatare follow 100 houses that were destroyed in Nyanza District.

The wind also destroyed banana plantations and a craft production centre known as Agakiriro.

According to the forecast by the Rwanda Meteorology Agency, strong wind speed ranging between 6m/s and 12m/s is expected across the country in October.

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Strong wind speed ranging between 6 and 8 m/s is expected over central parts of the country. In comparison, the rest of the country is expected to record strong wind speeds ranging between 8 and 10 m/s.

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Meanwhile, a higher amount of rainfall is expected to range between 200 and 250 millimetres over many parts of Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, and Rubavu districts, western parts of Ngororero, Nyabihu, and Nyamagabe districts, and northern parts of Burera, Musanze and Rusizi districts in October.

Rainfall between 150 and 200mm is expected in the remaining parts of Western Province, Musanze and Burera districts, northern parts of Gicumbi, Rulindo, and Gakenke districts, and central parts of Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru.