The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has alerted citizens about potential hazards such as flooding, landslides, and structural damages caused by high precipitation and gusty conditions forecasted for April. This month’s anticipated downpour could reach levels between 100 mm and 350 mm, exceeding the historical norm of 100 mm to 300 mm. During the initial ten-day period of this month, rain volumes should remain consistent with averages; however, they are predicted to increase marginally during the following two decadal intervals.
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Rusizi District along with sections of Nyamasheke, certain areas within Karongi, portions of both Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru might see peak rains ranging from 300 mm to 350 mm. “Given these forecasts, which go beyond typical yearly amounts coupled with ground saturation, incidents of inundation and earth slides become probable,” stated the meteorologist. Moreover, powerful breezes have the capability to displace roofing materials and topple vegetation. Thus, authorities recommend proactive safety steps among populace members.
Wind velocities throughout Rwanda will vary widely—from mild to robust—across different regions. Particularly potent gales reaching up to eight to ten meters per second can occur in locations including Karongi, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rutsiro, and Nyamagabe. Meanwhile, more moderate air currents at four to six meters per second shall impact places like Kigali, Rwamagana, Ngoma, Gakenke, Bugesera, Gisagara, Muhanga, Musanze, Burera, select spots in Rulindo, Rutsiro, Nyaruguru, Kamonyi, Gicumbi, Kirehe, Kayonza, Nyanza, Ruhango, Ngororero, plus additional zones under consideration.
Elsewhere around the nation, prevailing winds ought to hover near six to eight meters per second intensity band.
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Temperatures generally conform closely to standard climatic benchmarks over time spans observed historically. Peak thermals in cities such as Kigali, Amayaga region, Bugesera, Ngoma, Kayonza, Kirehe, Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Rwamagana, and Bugarama typically oscillate somewhere close to twenty-six to thirty-eight degrees Celsius. Nighttime lows tend toward cooler readings averaging approximately eight to ten degrees centigrade specifically noted in districts encompassing Nyabihu, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru alongside selected territories inside Musanze, Ngororero, Rubavu, Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, and Rusizi district.
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