RUBIRIZI- Over 800 families are counting losses from the heavy downpour that destroyed their gardens.
The heavy downpour characterised by strong winds and hailstorms was experienced in the area earlier this week and lasted for more than four hours.
The noted villages that were affected are Buhingo 1, Buhingo 2, Buhingo 3, Kyaruganda, Kyankwanzi, Kagando, Kyambura, Kyambuzi, Omumasaka, Nyakiyanza, Rwandaro, Ahankungu and others . The affected 20 villages are found in three parishes of Rumuri, Kicwamba, Kyambura all in Kicwamba Sub County, Rubirizi district.
The heavy downpour destroyed and washed away some plantations including Cassava, beans, banana, coffee, ground nuts and most vegeatables were also left down.
Ngabirano Jafari LC1 Buhingo 3 says they already notified the district leadership about the incident and appeals to responsible authorities to come for quick rescue because many people are now sturving.
Speaking to Rubirizi district Agricultural Officer Mr Barigye Didas, he challenged farmers to always practice good methods of farming life planting trees around their gardens, terracing among others.
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