Minister Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA urges soil erosion control to mitigate floods around Sebeya River
Saturday, 26 October 2024 - The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA, has urged residents of Rubavu District to protect the environment by preventing soil erosion as part of efforts to prevent floods along the River Sebeya.
He said this during a community work held along the river on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector.
"It's part of understanding all disaster risks where we live and making sure infrastructure remains in good condition for protection of people’s lives," Minister Murasira said.
"We always recommend that you should protect the environment, fight against erosion, and relocate from high-risk zones where it is possible, but most importantly, tighten your houses to protect them against windstorms,” added the Minister.
Reflecting on the May 2023 disasters in northwestern Rwanda, where over 130 people were killed by mudslides and landslides, the minister said that the government had drawn lessons from the unfortunate event to strengthen national disaster resilience programmes.
He said, "We are here for activities that continue to build resilience to disasters and their prevention, involving government and the population."
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