12-18-2019, 02:56 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50813776
Authorities in Rwanda have begun demolishing homes in the capital Kigali which they say are threatened by "climate dangers".
Officials say the destruction of hundreds of houses built on or near wetlands is necessary to protect people from flooding and landslides after unusually heavy rains.
But residents complain that they have received no compensation so far.
The UN says the weather in Rwanda is becoming "more and more unpredictable".
The country, which relies heavily on agriculture and hydropower, is said to be highly vulnerable to climate change.
Authorities said demolishing the houses was "about saving the lives of those living in wetlands given that more rain is expected in the coming days".
About 45 people have been killed by landslides, lightning and other disasters caused by heavy rain in the past three months, according to the emergency ministry.
It is really sad to see the effects of global warming. Many lives are being threatened by the disasters such as this and it is clear that this may only get worse. Hopefully there are plans being put in place by the governments of countries in Africa to combat flooding especially of coastal regions.
Authorities in Rwanda have begun demolishing homes in the capital Kigali which they say are threatened by "climate dangers".
Officials say the destruction of hundreds of houses built on or near wetlands is necessary to protect people from flooding and landslides after unusually heavy rains.
But residents complain that they have received no compensation so far.
The UN says the weather in Rwanda is becoming "more and more unpredictable".
The country, which relies heavily on agriculture and hydropower, is said to be highly vulnerable to climate change.
Authorities said demolishing the houses was "about saving the lives of those living in wetlands given that more rain is expected in the coming days".
About 45 people have been killed by landslides, lightning and other disasters caused by heavy rain in the past three months, according to the emergency ministry.
It is really sad to see the effects of global warming. Many lives are being threatened by the disasters such as this and it is clear that this may only get worse. Hopefully there are plans being put in place by the governments of countries in Africa to combat flooding especially of coastal regions.