2 October 2012

Rwanda: Preparing for disaster

Source(s): New York Times, the

The most disaster-prone areas have been mapped in Rwanda, Jean Baptiste Nsengiyumva, the Director in charge of Research and Public Awareness told The New Times. Floods, landslides and strong winds are the most common hazards in the country. Capacities of disaster management have been enhanced recently.

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