Flood Victims in Rubavu,Nyabihu and Musanze districts want urgent assistance saying it has been delayed since floods swept away crops and left residents homeless.
However, the ministry of disaster management says that once damage assessment is completed, assistance will be provided soon.
Floods destroyed about 876 hectares of crops including maize, potatoes and beans.
Cabinet ministers visited the affected areas to assess the extent of the problem and identify possible solutions.
The government is also working to ensure that victims receive basic materials. Some of the victims were left homeless, and they are staying at their neighbours.
The floods were caused by heavy down pour that hit parts of the northern and western provinces in the night of 11th to 12th April.
Heavy rains busted the banks of Sebeya River. In some parts of the three districts rain water have formed small lakes while heavy clouds are frequent.
Most of the natural disasters that occur in Rwanda are frequent in the districts including; Rubavu, Musanze and Nyabihu districts register.
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