Days of heavy rainfall in Rwanda have resulted in devastating floods and landslides, with the death toll rising from 109 to 129, according to local sources. The impact of the disaster has been captured in images showing animals trapped in the floodwaters. Meanwhile, neighboring Uganda has also been hit by the heavy rains, with the Red Cross reporting six deaths in the town of Kisoro, located on the border with Rwanda.
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Torrential rains in central South Korea have triggered deadly floods and landslides, leaving 4 people dead and 1 missing. Over 5,192 residents from 3,413 households have been evacuated to safer areas.
The most affected regions include Chungcheong and Gyeonggi provinces. Two deaths were reported in South Chungcheong, and one person went missing in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, after river levels surged.
According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, at least 772 public and private structures have been damaged. Agricultural lands were submerged, ferry services were halted on two lines, and seven train routes were partially suspended.
The Korean Meteorological Administration warned that heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Saturday.