Environmental
Heavy rains cause flooding in western Burundi
Heavy rains have caused flooding in western parts of Burundi, affecting several hundred households and prompting displacement.
Heavy rains over the past few days have caused flooding in western Burundi, particularly in Cibitoke, Bubanza, and Rumonge provinces. The floods have affected hundreds of households, with reports of at least 700-800 people affected and significant numbers of people displaced. The flooding has also damaged infrastructure and farmland, raising concerns about food security and water safety. Local authorities are working to provide relief and temporary shelter to those impacted.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Western Burundi (Cibitoke, Bubanza, Rumonge)
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 09:11 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 09:11 UTC
- Connected threats
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